I'm just bored, and want to see if anyone knows. The first to answer gets the 10 points.
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2007-04-30 09:48:10 · 9 answers · asked by musicislikelala 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
He was infected with polio, and then lost the use of his legs.
2007-04-30 09:49:14 · answer #1 · answered by mandaraeislove 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Polio
2007-04-30 09:54:32 · answer #2 · answered by Information man 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Courtesy of Wikipedia:
Franklin D. Roosevelt's paralysis has become a major part of his image today, even though during his life it was kept from public view and rarely discussed in public. Roosevelt's paralysis was originally diagnosed to be paralytic poliomyelitis. However, retrospective analysis favors the diagnosis of Guillain-Barré syndrome. Unless otherwise indicated, the source for information in this article is the Journal of Medical Biography article listed in the references.
2007-04-30 09:54:07 · answer #3 · answered by Beach Saint 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He had polio as a child, which led to the crippling of his legs. He was actually able to stand on occasion for short periods of time. Look at some of the old pictures, especially when he met with Churchill - he tried to stand when he could.
2007-04-30 09:52:47 · answer #4 · answered by steddy voter 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
polio. he was also a part in coming up w/ the march of dimes, hence him being on the dime.
2007-04-30 09:56:12 · answer #5 · answered by dawnhammy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the nasty disease of polio.....
He was an important figure for the March of Dimes who was fighting for the eradication of the disease.....hence forth that is why he is on the dime
2007-04-30 10:31:58 · answer #6 · answered by Eric S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because he had polio.
2007-04-30 10:00:42 · answer #7 · answered by 3lixir 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he had polio before there were vaccinations
2007-04-30 10:37:08 · answer #8 · answered by ariel_okinawa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
his body did not operate well or that kite that was struck by lighting hit him pretty well
2007-04-30 09:58:51 · answer #9 · answered by tori c 1 · 0⤊ 5⤋