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"The Only Thing We Have to Fear": Franklin D. Roosevelt's First Inauguration

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

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At the time of Franklin D. Roosevelt's first presidential inauguration in 1933, many Americans felt despair from the economic hardships of the Great Depression. Roosevelt knew his inauguration address needed give a message of hope. His words of comfort have become immortalized and he would go on to serve an unprecedented four terms.

Duration

2 minutes, 40 seconds

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NPS

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