stackyFACTSBefore leading the free world through a world war, FDR was basically treated like a life-sized Victorian doll. It was completely standard for wealthy nineteenth-century mothers to keep their toddler sons in flowery dresses and long, flowing hair because trousers were considered too mature for kids.
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