FDR's challenges during the Great Depression significantly influenced his presidency. Facing massive unemployment and economic instability, he implemented the New Deal to provide relief and recovery to struggling Americans. His personal experience with polio fostered a deep empathy for the marginalized and those in need. FDR’s ability to communicate through fireside chats helped instill hope and a sense of connection with the public. His pragmatic approach to recovery, along with a commitment to social welfare, laid the groundwork for modern social policy in America, reflecting his resolve to rebuild the nation during dire times.