April+13,+1945

**April 13, 1945**
Yesterday I heard the most tragic news in my life: the death of President Frank D. Roosevelt. It was an honor to serve President Roosevelt, and I wish I could get to know him better, but he had to go... to a more peaceful place than this world. He was no doubt, the greatest president of American history. I will be attending his funeral which will be held tomorrow where all the citizens of the United States would be in sorrow. Though his physical body would be gone from this world, his soul, his achievements, and he as a person will always be remembered, recognized and stored in history and in our hearts. May your soul rest peacefully in heaven, honorable President Frank D. Roosevelt.

The sudden demise of President Roosevelt, or should I say, former President Roosevelt has affected me and the country dramatically. It has only been three months since I first came in the office as the Vice President of the United States. It is required by the United States law that when a president is not available for some reason, the vice president has the right to all of his authorities and commands and he is in charge. Therefore, following the law, I became the president of the United States. However, this tragic event has left me a tremendous amount of pressure to endure, a huge burden to carry, and numerous problems to solve. It was a bittersweet moment, because although I became the president, the citizens of the United States desperately needs former President Frank D. Roosevelt to protect and save them from the war and I feel like I am not in need right now. As much as I am confused and clueless of what I should do, I must not show this weakness to the people of America for I need to act strong outside to calm their anxious minds. That is the role of the president... I am the 33rd President of the United States, I must act like one. I can no longer rely on anyone. I must have others rely on me. I am the President of the United States, and I won’t let my people down in this hard time!