This 1945 stamp, issued shortly after his death, commemorates the life and presidency of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the only president to be elected to four terms. FDR's leadership during two of the greatest crises of the 20th century—the Great Depression and World War II—profoundly shaped the course of American history. His New Deal programs, such as the Civilian Conservation Corps, the Public Works Administration, and Social Security, represented a bold and unprecedented response to the economic devastation of the Depression, establishing a new social safety net and expanding the role of the federal government in the lives of ordinary citizens. As a wartime leader, Roosevelt's steady hand and inspiring "fireside chats" rallied the nation and the Allied forces to victory. The stamp's design, featuring a portrait of a confident and determined Roosevelt, reflects the hope and resilience he instilled in the American people during a time of profound uncertainty.