Quin Roberts
World History Honors
April 13, 2009
Semester Paper Outline
1.
Introduction a.
Hook i.
World War II, Pearl Harbor and the first and only atomic bomb attack, were all occurrences that Emperor Hirohito and Franklin D.
Roosevelt had effect upon. b.
Main Points i.
Emperor Hirohito Biography ii.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Biography iii.
Compare & Analysis c.
Thesis i.
Emperor Hirtohito of Japan and President Franklin D. Roosevelt were both powerful men who achieved success through hard work and intellect.
2.
Emperor Hirohito Biography a.
Childhood i.
Born April 19, 1901 ii.
Separated from parents shortly after birth iii.
Was cared for under the Vice Admiral of the Navy

iv.
Moved back to live with his parents in the Akasaka Palace v.
Began receiving a good education vi.
1912 his grandfather Emperor Mutsishito dies and his father takes over as Emperor b.
Reign of Power Pre-WWII & WWII i.
Leaves Japan for the first time in March of 1921 and visits Royal families in Europe ii.
1924 marries princess Nagako iii.
Appointed as acting ruler on November 25, 1925 for his ailing father iv.
1927, tensions with Manchuria begin to arise v.
Begins to have children vi.
Hostilities between Japan and China begin to unfold vii.
In the Late 30’s the military begins to take over control of government and leads the nation into WWII and Pearl Harbor viii.
Two atomic bombs are dropped on Japan c.
Post WWII through death i.
He is not accused of war crimes due to his cooperation and fact that he did not have much power during this time ii.
Helped lead Japan to be one of the richest and most technologically advanced countries in the world
3.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt Biography a.
Childhood

i.
Is born in Hyde Park, New York in 1882 ii.
At a young age begins to attend very prestigious schools, during this time is father James passes away b.
Career i.
Four years later begins attending law school and marries Eleanor
Roosevelt ii.
Soon becomes the proud father of five iii.
Begins to get into politics and becomes a New York Senator iv.
Is soon elected as Governor of New York v.
Elected as our 32 nd
President in 1932 during the Great Depression vi.
Japan attacks Pearl Harbor and FDR suggests to congress that war is inevitable vii.
Two atomic bombs are dropped on Japan viii.
FDR dies in Warm Springs Georgia April 12, 1945
4.
Compare & Analysis a.
What they did i.
Similarities
1.
Both were leaders of major global powerhouses during
WWII ii.
Differences
1.
Emperor Hirohito helped develop his nation into an economic giant while FDR helped his avoid tragedy and protect it from outside threats

b.
How they got here i.
Similarities
1.
Both were very hard working in getting to their ultimate goal of becoming the leader of his nation ii.
Differences
1.
Emperor Hirohito was given the seat of power while FDR had to work hard to earn his c.
Lasting Legacy i.
Similarities
1.
Both of these men will be remembered as great leaders of great nations, and for getting them through tough times and improving their well-being ii.
Differences
1.
Emperor Hirohito will be remembered as a sophisticated intelligent thinker who was quiet in word but not in mind, while FDR remains a symbol of American power and strength despite being disabled
5.
Conclusion a.
Who has affected history the greatest and why