80 years ago today, Franklin D. Roosevelt gave his inaugural address for the first term which he came into presidential office. He began with one of his most famous quotes: "...the only thing we have to fear is fear itself." He wanted to tell people the whole truth about what the Great Depression would and could bring for the country. He asserted that it did not have to be as detrimental as people made it out to be so far. This entire address and this thought in particular showed his optimism as well as his realism. He acknowledged the devastation that this country was in at that time. He stated each of the country's problems that eventually caused the Great Depression. Once the problems are out there, they can begin to be solved. He then offered suggestion for reform and recovery, such as making farming goods more valuable and decreasing the cost of government in general. He finishes by saying that the US has not failed their democratic mission, but only elected a strong leader as to help themselves get out of this crisis and back on their feet again.
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