This article reviews Franklin Delano Roosevelt's (FDR's) medical problems during the crucial days of World War II. Based on this review, it appears that FDR was unfit for the presidency during his fourth term. FDR's physicians failed to communicate honestly with the public, which impacted the lives of millions of people around the world.
The mental health of a U.S. president should be a priority due to the president's potentially catastrophic power. There are new remedies to deal with this issue today. All U.S. presidents should have annual exams to evaluate their mental fitness. These exams should be focused on executive function, mood, thought content, and reality-based logical thinking. When completed, they could lead to substantial public benefit.
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