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First Inaugural Address of Franklin D. Roosevelt. SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 1933. I am certain that my fellow Americans expect that on my induction into the Presidency I will address them with a candor and a decision which the present situation of our Nation impels. This is preeminently the time to speak the truth, the whole truth, frankly and boldly.
In this dedication of a nation we humbly ask the blessing of God. May He protect each and every one of us! May He guide me in the days to come! [From "Text of the Inaugural Address: President for Vigorous Action," The New York Times, 5 March 1933.]
14 kwi 2019 · Franklin D. Roosevelt’s first inaugural address is perhaps the most famous speech of its kind in American history, with its memorable phrase, “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”
The first inauguration of Franklin D. Roosevelt as the 32nd president of the United States was held on Saturday, March 4, 1933, at the East Portico of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. This was the 37th inauguration, and marked the commencement of the first term of Franklin D. Roosevelt as president and John Nance Garner as vice ...
First Inaugural Address. Franklin D. Roosevelt March 4, 1933 (abridged) This is a day of national consecration. And I am certain that my fellow Americans expect that on my induction into the Presidency I will address them with a candor and a decision which the present situation of our Nation impels.
FDR’s First Inaugural: “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” March 4, 1933. introduction. s, President Roosevelt takes control of a nation reeling from the Depression. The speech is less notable for its specific proposals—FDR had elaborated on these in his Com-monwe.
FDR's First Inaugural Address: Text, Context, and Reception Davis W. Houck and Mihaela Nocasian In the immediate aftermath of Franklin D. Roosevelt's first inaugural address , many Americans sent their new president reactions to the speech. Those reactions form the critical foundation of our essay. Specifically we argue that the threefold ...
