Question

question 3: what is most likely the authors reason for referencing president franklin delano roosevelt in paragraph 19? i remember the fierce resolve of a man that i admired greatly, a great leader of a great people, franklin d. roosevelt. he fought a pitched battle in 1936 with private interests whose target was private gain. and i shall long remember the words that i believe he echoed at madison square garden, when he declared to the nation that the forces of selfishness had not only met their match, but these forces had met their master. a. to praise fdr for his part in writing the original highway beautification act. b. to appeal to his bipartisan audience by honoring a more conservative public figure. c. johnson hopes to garner praise by contemplating his own triumph in comparison to that of a less effective leader. d. johnson wishes to align himself with a revered leader who had similar values, and distinguish himself as a more moderate alternative.

Explanation:

The author praises Roosevelt's resolve in fighting private - gain - seeking interests. By referencing him, the author likely wants to align with a respected leader's values. There is no mention of the Highway Beautification Act, and Roosevelt was not a conservative figure. There is also no indication of comparing with a less - effective leader or positioning as a moderate.

Answer:

D. Johnson wishes to align himself with a revered leader who had similar values.