- "You gave these to your wife after the birth of your son in 1955. The dent in the front was from an assassin's bullet when you saved President Roosevelt in 1939."
- —Nate Heywood to Henry Heywood[src]
Roosevelt, known commonly as FDR, was a former President of the United States of America on Earth-1 and later on Earth-Prime.
Biography[]
Original multiverse[]
Assassination attempt[]
In 1939, President Roosevelt was faced with an assassination attempt. Commander Steel took the bullet, saving the President's life.[1]
Justice Society of America's hunt for Krieger[]
In 1942, Roosevelt called the Justice Society of America, notifying them that Krieger was spotted in Paris, France.[1]
New multiverse[]
Roosevelt was a President of the United States of Earth-Prime.[2] At some point, he married Eleanor Roosevelt.[3]
Abilities[]
- Political acumen/Leadership: Roosevelt led the United States during harsh times of World War II against Nazi Germany.[1]
Appearances[]
DC's Legends of Tomorrow[]
Season 2[]
- "The Justice Society of America" (phone call)
Black Lightning[]
Season 3[]
- "The Book of War: Chapter One: Homecoming" (mentioned)
Behind the scenes[]
- In the real world, Franklin D. Roosevelt was the 32nd President of the United States dying while in office in 1945.
- Also in the real world, the assassination attempt on Roosevelt took place in December 1932.
- In DC Comics, fictionalized Franklin D. Roosevelt is prominently featured in multiple continuities, with his main New Earth version having at least 67 appearances.
References[]
Presidents of the United States | ||||
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New multiverse | ||||
Earth-Prime U.S. |
Abraham Lincoln • Warren G. Harding • Calvin Coolidge • Roosevelt • Ike Eisenhower • John F. Kennedy • Obama • Olivia Marsdin • Shaw • Unnamed (current) • Dwayne Johnson (potential future) | |||
Original multiverse | ||||
Earth-1 U.S. |
George Washington • Ulysses S. Grant • Roosevelt • Ike Eisenhower • John F. Kennedy • L.B. Johnson • Richard Nixon • Ronald Reagan • Barack Obama • Traveler • Susan Brayden | |||
Earth-38 U.S. |
Eisenhower • Olivia Marsdin • Phil Baker • Plastino | |||
Earth-TUD5 U.S. |
Barack Obama |