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FDR's New Deal: Overcoming Fear and Transforming America

Explore Franklin D. Roosevelt's influential New Deal, enacted during his presidency (1932-1945), which expanded the federal government's role through relief, recovery, and reform initiatives. Contrasting with Hoover's approach, FDR emphasized strong federal leadership and experimentation, including his historic Fireside Chats. Discover the impact and legacy of FDR's transformative policies in addressing the Great Depression.

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FDR's New Deal: Overcoming Fear and Transforming America

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  1. Franklin to the Rescue! “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself”

  2. Franklin Delano Roosevelt1932-1945 32nd President

  3. FDR and The New Deal • His plan: The New Deal • Expanded the role of the federal government • 3 goals: Relief, Recovery, Reform • Different from Hoover because: • Hoover believed depression relief should come from state and local governments and private agencies. • FDR believed the depression required strong action and leadership by the federal government. • Experimentation by federal government

  4. FDR’s Cabinet • Included Republicans in cabinet • Frances Perkins, the first female cabinet member ever, Secretary of Labor.

  5. First 100 days • During the first 100 days in office FDR proposed 15 bills • Provide relief from hardships of the depression, achieve long term economic recovery and put reforms in place to prevent other depressions. • Declared a bank holiday the day after his inauguration. • Banks closed for 4 days so they could get their accounts in order before re-opening.

  6. First Fireside Chat “Overcoming Fear” ~”The only thing you have to fear, is fear itself” Roosevelt declares a “bank holiday”

  7. What words would you use to describe FDR’s tone? Who do you think was listening to this radio address? What techniques did FDR use to connect with his audience? What was his objective with these fireside chats? FDR’s Fireside Chat ~ March 12, 1933

  8. Roosevelt’s First Fireside Chat • http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/fdrfirstfiresidechat.html

  9. Video: FDR’s New Deal Why is FDR’s New Deal considered to be such a remarkable legislative accomplishment?

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