President Franklin D. Roosevelt took over the presidency of the United States in 1933 during the Great Depression. In his first inaugural address he asked the country to stay as calm and composed as possible, telling the people that "We have nothing to fear but fear itself". He addresses the financial and material struggles that America was having at the time, but he also reminds them that they still have much to be thankful for. He tells them that America's wealth should not lie in the material possessions but in their determination, integrity, and hard work. He says that the number one priority is to get people working again as unemployment was over 25%. He also says that banks need to be regulated and that speculation with other's money must be ended. He concludes by saying that persistence and dedication will cause the United States to get through the Depression however rough it may be.
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