1. FDR and The New Deal 26-2

2. Meet FDR Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Suffered from a disease called Polio
Paralyzed his legs almost totally
Helped raise awareness
Showed a great deal of strength to American people

3. The New Deal This was FDR’s campaign slogan Laid out 3 main goals
1. Relief for the jobless
2. Plans for economic recovery
3. Reforms to prevent another depression

4. Stop and Think What disease did FDR suffer from?
What was the name of his policy?

5. FDR’s Hundred Days FDR’s first 3 months in office
Kick start to his plan to fixing the financial situation of the U.S.
He hired financial experts to help him.
Very aggressive approach

6. Saving the Banks Most challenging thing he faced
Many people pulled their money out of the banks and hid it under mattresses or coffee cans
Bank Holiday
FDR shut down every bank in the U.S. for 4 days
Passed Emergency Banking Relief Act
Only banks that could meet needs of depositors could reopen.

7. Fireside Chats He spoke to America over the radio
He explained things very well and clearly
FDR got into American’s living rooms and put them at ease.
Encouraged people to put their money back into banks.

8. Stop and Think
Explain the Bank Holiday.
What were the fireside chats?