THE PEOPLE PRESIDENT

The Forgotten Man

Franklin Delano Roosevelt led a struggle throughout his presidency for assisting "The Forgotten Man." Mr. Roosevelt was taught at an early age that his family's wealth brought a responsibility of helping those who were less fortunate. It was through Mr. Roosevelt's "New Deal " programs those less fortunate were able to provide a living for themselves as well as for their families. The masses during the 1930's, almost one in every three people, were unemployed. These people, unable to find any work, were now able to hold their head up high and gain much needed self-esteem.

The President Instills Hope

Mr. Roosevelt, observing the vast poverty in the cities and the rural countryside, found it necessary for him to immerse himself in politics. Early on in his political career, he was appreciated by many as the person who can get the job done. As FDR entered the White House in 1933, he inherited a crippled country. He was able to parallel the country's condition with his own struggle with polio that has so crippled him physically. "I pledge you, I pledge myself, to a new deal for the American people." Mr. Roosevelt utilizing his mastery of the spoken word won over the American public in a convincing manner. He was truly "The People's President" through his promises and again, got the job done. He had major concerns for the unemployed. The president approached Congress and asked and received relief for the unemployed and their families. Mr. Roosevelt believed strongly in earning money for the work performed and therefore, increases the moral of the working man.