Franklin Quote by Malcolm X
“No president ever had more power than [Franklin Delano] Roosevelt.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Civil Rights Rally, Malcolm X, 1963
Roosevelt held unprecedented presidential power.
In simple terms: Roosevelt was extremely powerful.
Study how executive power can be checked.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- civic education
- government oversight
- activism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What mechanisms limit presidential power today?
- How does this compare to other leaders?
Context of wartime may have inflated perceived power.