1. Hoover vs. FDR: A Difference in Ideology

2. Herbert Hoover’s ideology Economics Laissez-faire approach Economy works itself out “rugged individualism” Government Not too involved Charities should address local problems Labor shouldn’t make demands

3. Hoover’s programs Some Public Works Programs Boulder Dam Federal Home Loan Bank Act Reconstruction Finance Corporation

4. 1930 Mid-term Elections Congress becomes nearly all Democrats Farmers’ violent reaction Negative attitude against Hoover –Hoovervilles –Hoover blankets –Hoover flags Presidential Election of 1932 Hoover (Repub.) vs. Roosevelt (Democrat)

5. Background on FDR Harvard graduate, lawyer, elite family, related to Teddy Roosevelt 1912-Asst. Sect. of Navy 1918-Gov. of NY 1920-runs for VP, loses

6. More Background on FDR 1921-gets polio 1930-re-elected as Gov. of NY 1932—elected president by overwhelming majority

7. FDR’s First 100 Days “Brain Trust” develops New Deal programs –relief, recovery, and reform –expands authority of federal government –Many critics of FDR and New Deal –1 st & 2 nd New Deal Public relations campaign: 1 st Fireside Chat

8. Eleanor Roosevelt Promoted New Deal Advocate for women, poor, minorities Helped create and design policies