Fireside Chats F.D.R.

Franklin D Roosevelt spoke with familiarity to millions of Americans between 1933 and 1944 as we dealt with the great depression, the dust bowl, the banking crisis, and the 2nd world war. On radio he was able to quell rumors and explain his policies directly. His tone and demeanor communicated self-assurance during times of despair and uncertainty. He spoke in plain forceful language about how he was tackling the job and left many Americans feeling he was taking direct and honest action to meet the difficult demands of the day. He earned the humble and sincere gratitude of most of the citizens even as many opposed his policy. He made a total of 30 addresses ranging from 11 to 44 minutes. He always began his talk with “My Friends” or “My Fellow Americans” Quotes To Live By… “We have always held to the hope, the belief, the conviction that there is a better life beyond the horizon.” –Franklin D Roosevelt “Let us never forget that government is ourselves and not an alien power over us. The ultimate rulers of our democracy are the voters of this country.” –Franklin D Roosevelt “Remember you are just an extra in everyone else’s play.” –Franklin D Roosevelt