He was a compromise candidate for Vice President. FDR met with him twice once he began his fourth term. He inherited a Cabinet dedicated to continuing FDR’s policies and burnishing FDR’s image rather than helping a new President. He faced an unending series of critical issues demanding accurate decisions. He fought for what he believed to be correct regardless of the political consequences. He left office with a low approval rating and poor grades from political analysts and American historians. And yet ... he has come to be recognized as one of our 5 best Presidents. Professor Gary Midkiff presents.