After the death of President Franklin Roosevelt, one news report stated that the community of Warm Springs, Georgia, was "plunged into gloom by the death of its literal patron saint." Why did the community of Warm Springs have such a strong attachment to the president?

A.

Roosevelt was extremely popular during his time serving as governor of Georgia.
B.

Roosevelt was born near the town and most of his family continued to live in the area.
C.

Roosevelt built a home in the community and frequently visited for polio treatments.
D.

Roosevelt brought many military bases to Georgia during his time in the Senate.

C. Roosevelt built a home in the community and frequently visited for polio treatments.