2. Focus Question “The country needs and... demands, bold, persistent experimentation. It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something.” -- FDR, 1932 Based on this comment, how might an FDR Administration address the Great Depression?

3. Objectives After today’s lesson, you will:  Describe the impact of the election of 1932  Examine the candidacy of Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1932  Outline qualities of FDR’s speaking which appealed to the public.

4. The Election of 1932  Watershed election  Democratic victory led to Democratic control Captured the White House Swept control of both houses of Congress Controlled both houses for 56 of the next 62 years  Developed a large Democratic coalition

5. Disillusionment with Hoover  Nation in an economic catastrophe Unemployment rate at 25% Thousands left homeless Thousands of banks failed  Hoover seen as doing too little, too late

6. America turns to FDR  Charismatic politician  Exceptionally personable Smooth, confident speaking voice Understood how to use radio Demonstrated daring  Faced personal adversity

7. New style to the White House  Brought policies to the public Fireside chats  Practiced pragmatism Demonstrate bold approaches to problems Drew the United States into a New Deal where the government would work to help assist the population in times of trouble

8. Proposed a “New Deal”  FDR’s legislative program  Not outlined during the campaign  Developed into a robust, inclusive, and transformative program

9. “The First Hundred Days”  FDR set a rapid pace Sworn in to office March 4, 1933 Called Congress into special session Closed the nation’s banks on March 6 Emergency Banking Relief Act, March 9

10. The Alphabet Soup  New Deal built on the Three R’s Recovery Relief Reform

11. The Three R’s The New Deal developed into a three-part plan  Recovery: Designs to end the Depression (provide jobs and increase demand)  Relief: Provide temporary assistance to the people (money and food)  Reform: Correct the abuses in the system (Prevent future depressions)

12. New Deal Coalition  FDR’s politics and policies forged a winning coalition Southern conservative Labor Unions Urban machines Liberals African-Americans