The longest-serving president the United States has had is Franklin Roosevelt who is the only one to have served more than two terms. He was first elected to the White House in 1932 and went on to win three more terms, before passing away while in office in 1945.

Franklin Roosevelt, also known as FDR, is considered one of the three greatest presidents the US has had. His first two terms in office focussed on tackling the Great Depression, while the other two terms were about the country's role in World War II.&nbsp;

Roosevelt won a seat in the New York State Senate and served from 1911 to 1913. He later became the Assistant Secretary of the Navy under President Woodrow Wilson.&nbsp;

In 1921, Roosevelt was dealt&nbsp;a blow when his legs got permanently paralysed because of a paralytic illness. He had to take a backseat from politics for several years, returning as governor of New York from 1929 to 1933, thanks to his wife Eleanor Roosevelt's determination. He pushed ahead with multiple programmes to combat the Great Depression.&nbsp;

His efforts bore fruit and he was elected president of the country in 1932 after defeating President Herbert Hoover in a landslide victory.

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During his first 100 days in office, Roosevelt worked to bring about federal reforms and legislation to combat the Great Depression. Programmes were implemented to provide relief to the unemployed and farmers. Major regulatory reforms were brought about in the fields of finance, communications, and labour.&nbsp;

Roosevelt won a second term in 1936, again by a landslide, before winning a third term in 1940. This term was all about the US involvement in World War II.&nbsp;

<h2>Franklin Roosevelt's role in World War II</h2>

Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and the US officially entered World War II. Roosevelt obtained a declaration of war on Japan, Germany and Italy after the other two also declared war on the US on December 11, 1941.&nbsp;

Roosevelt was also responsible for initiating the development of the atomic bomb.&nbsp;

He won a fourth term in 1944 but died the next year following ill health during the war years.&nbsp;

The longest-serving president the United States has had is Franklin Roosevelt who is the only one to have served more than two terms. He was first elected to the White House in 1932 and went on to win three more terms, before passing away while in office in 1945.

The longest-serving president the United States has had is Franklin Roosevelt who is the only one to have served more than two terms. He was first elected to the White House in 1932 and went on to win three more terms, before passing away while in office in 1945. Franklin Roosevelt, also known as FDR, is considered one of the three greatest presidents the US has had. His first two terms in office focussed on tackling the Great Depression, while the other two terms were about the country's role in World War II. Roosevelt won a seat in the New York State Senate and served from 1911 to 1913. He later became the Assistant Secretary of the Navy under President Woodrow Wilson. In 1921, Roosevelt was dealt a blow when his legs got permanently paralysed because of a paralytic illness. He had to take a backseat from politics for several years, returning as governor of New York from 1929 to 1933, thanks to his wife Eleanor Roosevelt's determination. He pushed ahead with multiple programmes to combat the Great Depression. His efforts bore fruit and he was elected president of the country in 1932 after defeating President Herbert Hoover in a landslide victory. Also Read: The youngest US president was also the first American to win a Nobel Prize During his first 100 days in office, Roosevelt worked to bring about federal reforms and legislation to combat the Great Depression. Programmes were implemented to provide relief to the unemployed and farmers. Major regulatory reforms were brought about in the fields of finance, communications, and labour. Roosevelt won a second term in 1936, again by a landslide, before winning a third term in 1940. This term was all about the US involvement in World War II. Franklin Roosevelt's role in World War II Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and the US officially entered World War II. Roosevelt obtained a declaration of war on Japan, Germany and Italy after the other two also declared war on the US on December 11, 1941. Roosevelt was also responsible for initiating the development of the atomic bomb. He won a fourth term in 1944 but died the next year following ill health during the war years.

The only US president to serve more than two terms tackled two major world problems

The United States has had 46 presidents to date, with 45 men serving in the position. As per Article Two of the United States Constitution, a person must be at least 35 years old to be eligible to take office.&nbsp;

The youngest person to have served as the US president is Theodore Roosevelt. He took office at the age of 42 in 1901 after William McKinley was assassinated. He served as the 26th president of the United States, from 1901 to 1909. He is ranked as one of the greatest American presidents.

Roosevelt's personal life was quite tragic. His first wife died two days after giving birth to their daughter of kidney failure in February&nbsp;1884. On the same day, Roosevelt's mother Martha also passed away from typhoid fever. He remarried on December 2, 1886.

Earlier, he was the 33rd governor of New York for two years, taking office in 1898. He later assumed the role of vice president under President McKinley for six months in 1901.&nbsp;

Roosevelt was behind initiating the construction of the Panama Canal. He appointed John Findley Wallace as chief engineer of the Panama Canal Project. However, he resigned because of several logistical issues.

Roosevelt became the first American to win a Nobel Prize when he was awarded the 1906 Nobel Peace Prize for ending the Russo-Japanese War.

He was the leader of the progressive movement and championed his "Square Deal" domestic policies. It aimed at fairness for all citizens, breaking bad trusts, regulating railroads, and pure food and drugs. He also worked for the conservation of national parks, monuments and forests.&nbsp;

Roosevelt was elected to a full term in 1904 and wanted William Howard Taft to succeed him in 1908. However, it didn't work out and he grew frustrated with his way of working. He tried to win the 1912 Republican presidential nomination but failed.&nbsp;

He then went on to establish the new Progressive Party and ran in the presidential election in 1912. However, Democratic Woodrow Wilson won this time.

Roosevelt went on a four-month expedition to the Amazon basin. Here he caught a tropical disease and nearly died. His health started to decline and he died in 1919.&nbsp;

The United States has had 46 presidents to date, with 45 men serving in the position. As per Article Two of the United States Constitution, a person must be at least 35 years old to be eligible to take office.

The United States has had 46 presidents to date, with 45 men serving in the position. As per Article Two of the United States Constitution, a person must be at least 35 years old to be eligible to take office. The youngest person to have served as the US president is Theodore Roosevelt. He took office at the age of 42 in 1901 after William McKinley was assassinated. He served as the 26th president of the United States, from 1901 to 1909. He is ranked as one of the greatest American presidents. Roosevelt's personal life was quite tragic. His first wife died two days after giving birth to their daughter of kidney failure in February 1884. On the same day, Roosevelt's mother Martha also passed away from typhoid fever. He remarried on December 2, 1886. Earlier, he was the 33rd governor of New York for two years, taking office in 1898. He later assumed the role of vice president under President McKinley for six months in 1901. Roosevelt was behind initiating the construction of the Panama Canal. He appointed John Findley Wallace as chief engineer of the Panama Canal Project. However, he resigned because of several logistical issues. Roosevelt became the first American to win a Nobel Prize when he was awarded the 1906 Nobel Peace Prize for ending the Russo-Japanese War. He was the leader of the progressive movement and championed his "Square Deal" domestic policies. It aimed at fairness for all citizens, breaking bad trusts, regulating railroads, and pure food and drugs. He also worked for the conservation of national parks, monuments and forests. Roosevelt was elected to a full term in 1904 and wanted William Howard Taft to succeed him in 1908. However, it didn't work out and he grew frustrated with his way of working. He tried to win the 1912 Republican presidential nomination but failed. He then went on to establish the new Progressive Party and ran in the presidential election in 1912. However, Democratic Woodrow Wilson won this time. Roosevelt went on a four-month expedition to the Amazon basin. Here he caught a tropical disease and nearly died. His health started to decline and he died in 1919.

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Explosion sounds and ground-shaking were reported in the early hours of Tuesday (Jan 2) morning in Roosevelt Island in New York City, media reports said.

The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) received the call at approximately 5:54 am. Following the reports of the explosions, firefighters responded swiftly and reached the 580 block of Main Street, just south of the Roosevelt Island Bridge and Tram.&nbsp;

An immediate emergency response was seen by the firefighters as many in the area felt the jolts.

Media reports citing NYPD's initial assessments suggested that a transformer might be the cause of the incident, however, investigation is still underway to determine the exact picture, including the details of the exact location of the explosions and the mechanics behind them. The cause of the shaking which was felt by many also remains undisclosed as of now.&nbsp;

<h2>Power outage reported&nbsp;</h2>

In the wake of the explosions, power outages were also reported on Roosevelt Island. The situation resulted in affecting residents as emergency services responded to heed to the evolving situation.

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The Independent citing reports said that the citizens in the Upper East Side and Astoria in Queens indicated feeling small tremors. Similarly, numerous residents claimed to have been abruptly awakened by loud noises and the sensation of buildings shaking.

Citizen, a personal safety network, shared footage after the explosion was reported. The footage, which was later shared on social media platform X, showed firefighters on the scene.

The firefighters were reportedly addressing fires emerging from maintenance holes.

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<h2>Traffic flow continues as usual&nbsp;</h2>

Despite ongoing investigations by the FDNY, the roads remain open and the traffic flow is business as usual. NYPD is assisting traffic in the area to avoid any inconvenience.&nbsp;

Fortunately, no casualties or injuries have been reported. As of 7:08 am on Tuesday (Jan 2), the FDNY stated that the situation was under control.

Ground-shaking, due to earthquakes or other incidents, comes with a potential risk of damage to infrastructure.

Therefore, the authorities, in a bid to ensure everyone's safety, initiated checking of nearby buildings for any faults. However, in this situation reports citing assessments of the structural integrity of surrounding buildings revealed that there was no apparent damage which was inflicted on infrastructure due to the reported explosions.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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In the latest into the incident, the New York Fire Department handed over the scene to the power supply company Con Edison as they continue to investigate the source of the explosion.&nbsp;

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Explosion sounds and ground-shaking were reported in the early hours of Tuesday (Jan 2) morning in Roosevelt Island in New York City, media reports said. The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) received the call at approximately 5:54 am.

Explosion sounds and ground-shaking were reported in the early hours of Tuesday (Jan 2) morning in Roosevelt Island in New York City, media reports said. The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) received the call at approximately 5:54 am. Following the reports of the explosions, firefighters responded swiftly and reached the 580 block of Main Street, just south of the Roosevelt Island Bridge and Tram. An immediate emergency response was seen by the firefighters as many in the area felt the jolts. Media reports citing NYPD's initial assessments suggested that a transformer might be the cause of the incident, however, investigation is still underway to determine the exact picture, including the details of the exact location of the explosions and the mechanics behind them. The cause of the shaking which was felt by many also remains undisclosed as of now. Power outage reported In the wake of the explosions, power outages were also reported on Roosevelt Island. The situation resulted in affecting residents as emergency services responded to heed to the evolving situation. Also Read | Turkey says it rounds up 33 suspected spies for Israel's Mossad The Independent citing reports said that the citizens in the Upper East Side and Astoria in Queens indicated feeling small tremors. Similarly, numerous residents claimed to have been abruptly awakened by loud noises and the sensation of buildings shaking. Citizen, a personal safety network, shared footage after the explosion was reported. The footage, which was later shared on social media platform X, showed firefighters on the scene. The firefighters were reportedly addressing fires emerging from maintenance holes. Also Read | Armed drone shot down over air base housing US forces in northern Iraq Traffic flow continues as usual Despite ongoing investigations by the FDNY, the roads remain open and the traffic flow is business as usual. NYPD is assisting traffic in the area to avoid any inconvenience. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries have been reported. As of 7:08 am on Tuesday (Jan 2), the FDNY stated that the situation was under control. Ground-shaking, due to earthquakes or other incidents, comes with a potential risk of damage to infrastructure. Therefore, the authorities, in a bid to ensure everyone's safety, initiated checking of nearby buildings for any faults. However, in this situation reports citing assessments of the structural integrity of surrounding buildings revealed that there was no apparent damage which was inflicted on infrastructure due to the reported explosions. Watch | Japan Earthquake | PM Fumio Kshida: Residents need to prepare for any more tremors × In the latest into the incident, the New York Fire Department handed over the scene to the power supply company Con Edison as they continue to investigate the source of the explosion. (With inputs from agencies)

New York City: Explosion shakes Roosevelt Island, firefighters respond swiftly

After decades of protest the removal of New York City's controversial monument the statue of former American president Theodore Roosevelt began this week. The Roosevelt statue outside of the American museum of natural history was commissioned back in 1925 and it depicts a former president on a horse with a native American man and also an African man on foot at his side, the monument has long been criticized as being a racist and also a colonialist symbol.

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The Roosevelt Hotel, owned by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), has announced it will permanently close its doors for guests on October 31.

"We at The Roosevelt Hotel have enjoyed being a part of your stories, and an integral part of the history of Midtown Manhattan since 1924. But after almost 100 years of welcoming guests to New York, The Roosevelt Hotel is regretfully closing its doors permanently as of October 31, 2020," the hotel said in its Facebook post.&nbsp;

Located at the corner of Madison Avenue and 45th Street of New York's Manhattan, The Roosevelt Hotel is owned by the Government of Pakistan through PIA Investments Limited.

"For those guests with future reservations, we are working on communicating alternative accommodations. We truly love each and every one of you. And may your passion for our Great City continue...as Teddy would have wanted," the hotel added in its message.

The hotel originally opened in 1924 and it was taken by the national carrier on lease in 1979 and later purchased in 1999, according to Daily Pakistan.

This development comes months after the PTI government decided to not sell the iconic hotel located in Manhattan, New York. It had decided to run the hotel through a joint venture.

The hotel in its statement said that the decision has been taken due to economic reasons.&nbsp;

(with inputs)

The Roosevelt Hotel, owned by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), has announced it will permanently close its doors for guests on October 31. "We at The Roosevelt Hotel have enjoyed being a part of your stories, and an integral part of the history of Midtown Manhattan since 1924.

The Roosevelt Hotel, owned by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), has announced it will permanently close its doors for guests on October 31. "We at The Roosevelt Hotel have enjoyed being a part of your stories, and an integral part of the history of Midtown Manhattan since 1924. But after almost 100 years of welcoming guests to New York, The Roosevelt Hotel is regretfully closing its doors permanently as of October 31, 2020," the hotel said in its Facebook post. Located at the corner of Madison Avenue and 45th Street of New York's Manhattan, The Roosevelt Hotel is owned by the Government of Pakistan through PIA Investments Limited. "For those guests with future reservations, we are working on communicating alternative accommodations. We truly love each and every one of you. And may your passion for our Great City continue...as Teddy would have wanted," the hotel added in its message. The hotel originally opened in 1924 and it was taken by the national carrier on lease in 1979 and later purchased in 1999, according to Daily Pakistan. This development comes months after the PTI government decided to not sell the iconic hotel located in Manhattan, New York. It had decided to run the hotel through a joint venture. The hotel in its statement said that the decision has been taken due to economic reasons. (with inputs)

Iconic Roosevelt hotel to shut doors on October 31

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