LAD #28: FDR's First Inaugural Address
FDR began his inaugural address with a brief statement on fear, and stated how there is nothing to fear but fear itself, and he relieved the crowd, saying how in these critical days, he asked for nothing but their full support. He describes in full detail for a couple paragraphs on the problems that the United States was facing at that time. Wrapping that topic up, FDR said, "Restoration calls, however, not for changes in ethics alone. This Nation asks for action, and action now," as a inspiring way to make sure the nation knows that action must be implemented. He then goes on to explain the answers to those problems, and announces his plans for the New Deal. FDR's primary task was to put the people to work, to cure the unemployment rates that were skyrocketing during that time, and he also states the need for a solid currency. The upcoming president ended his inaugural address with an inspiring and uplifting quote, "We do not distrust the future of essential democracy. The people of the United States have not failed. In their need they have registered a mandate that they want direct, vigorous action. They have asked for discipline and direction under leadership. They have made me the present instrument of their wishes. In the spirit of the gift I take it."