tablished the Warm Springs Foundation, where people could go to get proper treatment for polio, even if they couldn't afford it. When he returned to politics later that year, he had mastered his walking with the help of braces.His first major public appearance since the polio attack was his nominating speech for Governor Smith of New York. He received major applause from the crowd at the National Convention. Even though Smith didn't win, Franklin had regained significance as a Democratic leader and a man who had overcome personal tragedy. But, Smith did get the presidential nomination in 1928 and encouraged Roosevelt to run for Governor of New York, which he did do and won. This was a big and exciting step for Roosevelt. During his time as governor, he proved to become very popular with the voters by obtaining relief systems for both farmers and the unemployed, gaining control of public utilities and services, strengthening the prisons, getting better pensions for elders, and taking better care of the environment. He said to the nation at this time, "It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something" (Abbott 1990, p. 200). This gained much respect and admiration for Roosevelt from the public.Roosevelt was now ready to take on a more challenging job, and it just so happened that he was nominated for President in 1932. John Garner was chosen for Vice-President. Roosevelt was ready and willing to take on this campaign. He was the first man to ever make an acceptance speech at the national convention, during which he promised the United States a "new deal" to get the nation out of the Depression and prevent future ones. During the campaign, he traveled to 38 states, showing the world that he was physically able to take on this job. At this time, he also told the world that "the fate of America cannot be depended on any one man. The greatness of America...
