LAD/Blog #34: FDR's First Inaugural

Image result for LAD/Blog #34: FDR's First InauguralFranklin Delano Roosevelt's first inaugural address is one of the most well known and impactful inaugurals of all time. FDR's intention with his inaugural was to make the public see that the Great Depression wasn't as bad as it seemed. He did acknowledge that it was devastating the country, but that there was still hope. He talked about what led to the great depression , as well as stating that it could be solved. His ideas for getting America out of the hole, was decreasing the cost of government and increasing the price on farmed goods. His most famous quote from this speech was "there is nothing to fear but fear itself".
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Similar to FDR, Lincoln had to assure the American population that they would be ok. Both Presidents inaugurals insured the American public that they would make it through the tough times. 

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