In Ybor City, Florida, there is a .14 acre park which belongs to Cuba.The park is dedicated to who some might consider father of Cuban Independence. Jose Marti. In the 1800s, Marti took a dysfunctional, fractured revolution and weaved it into a strong, revolutionary party.

When we last left Franklin, he had a disappointing second term as President. Power grabs and not working together with others made his third term outlook bleak. In addition, his will to run again was weak. However, there was a dark storm approaching. With World War 2 starting to break out, Franklin realized his people needed a strong leader to guide them through the treacherous waters. Not only would the Americans need him, but nations all across the world needed a strong leader to fight against tyranny. 

After enrolling the nation in their own underdog story, it was time for action. Franklin led the country with efficiency and confidence during his first 100 days. During those days, he would remold the country to improve the lives of his fellow Americans. However, his second term was not as glorious as his first. Due to his court packing scheme, the Roosevelt Recession, and an attempt to purge democrats his days in the White House looked to be coming to a close.

The Great Depression infected the United States. It crippled the country. Just like he did at Warm Springs, Ole Doctor Roosevelt would start giving the country much needed medicine to survive.

Sources:

FDR by Jean Edward Smith
The Day the Bubble Burst: A Social History of the Wall Street Crash of 1929 by Gordon Thomas and Max Morgan-Witts
Nothing to Fear: FDR's Inner Circle and The Hundred Days that Created Modern America by Adam Cohen. 
Leadership in Turbulent Times by Doris Kearns Goodwin

William Malone was one New Zealand's finest leaders during the Gallipoli campaign. Sometimes it seemed like he was the only one with his head on his shoulders. He led his men through some of the toughest fighting of World War 1. Malone was a great leader because he prepared, cared, and set a great example for his men.

Sources:

Gallipoli by Peter Hart
https://ww100.govt.nz/lieutenant-colonel-william-george-malone
https://nzhistory.govt.nz/media/video/william-malone-great-war-story
https://teara.govt.nz/en/biographies/3m40/malone-william-george
http://anzacdiorama.blogspot.com/2015/05/first-pics-of-massive-gallipoli-diorama.html

Franklin's star was shining bright. It seemed like nothing could stop him on his path to the president. Until a summer in Campobello, polio ravaged his body and left him paralyzed. Franklin could either fall into historical obscurity or fight back into the political ring. 

Sources:
FDR by Jean Edward Smith
Nothing to Fear: FDR's Inner Circle and The Hundred Days that Created Modern America by Adam Cohen. 
Leadership in Turbulent Times by Doris Kearns Goodwin

Join us for part one on LFTL's multi-part series on Franklin Delano Roosevelt's leadership journey. In this episode, we'll see Franklin start to learn and hone the leadership skills that made him one of the United States best presidents. While they're only like streaks of light in this stage of his life, later on we'll be blinded by them when they come into full view.

Sources:
FDR by Jean Edward Smith 
Leadership in Turbulent Times by Doris Kearns Goodwin

Solomon Northup was born a free man. He lived a happy life until he was kidnapped and enslaved for 12 long years. Somehow he managed to not give into the despair of slavery to keep fighting for his freedom and was eventually rescued. Find out how Solomon used a story to get him through the depths of slavery and how you can apply that principle in your life on this weeks episode!

Sources:
Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup
Barking up the Wrong Tree by Eric Barker