He, as a pragmatist, used pragmatism to address the Great Depression. As Roosevelt said, "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." That is what pragmatism is. Pragmatists test out new theories by applying them practically to see if they work. This, paired with his determination and quickness of action, brought America back again.
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