LAD #33: FDR's First Inaugural Speech

Franklin D. Roosevelt took office shortly after the Great Depression started. His speech address the widespread unemployment and appealed to the people that he would bring about change. He says, "This Nation asks for action, and action now." Roosevelt promises to bring this much needed change and help the sickly country regain health. Not only is the president going to help the country back to its prosperity, but help to prevent this awful situation from striking again. FDR says he will act as an advocate of democracy, in order to help the people and the nation. He restores the people's faith in the president, during this hectic time.