Roosevelt - How did the presidency change? Flashcards
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Roosevelt’s Speech (1)
“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself”
What did Roosevelt denounce?
The fear of banks, speculators
What did he demand if Congress failed to comply?
“Broad executive power”
Harold Ickes quote
“It’s more than a New Deal, it’s a New World”
Significance of Roosevelt’s speech for the Americans?
Builds onto American’s interests and appeal
Significance of Harold Ickes quote?
Roosevelt’s confidence was infectious
What was Roosevelt’s personality like?
Confident and was persuasive with his ideas
What was different about Roosevelt?
He actually understood how to manage people effectively and had an electric personality
What laws did Roosevelt pass within his first week?
Laws on banking, taxation and economic help for farmers
What was the significance of his personality?
It helped to boost the morale of Americans and also Congress
What did Roosevelt do for the White House?
Increased staffing to allow for an increase in federal intervention over states
How did Roosevelt manage people effectively?
He introduced Fireside Chats
What were Fireside chats?
A series of radio broadcasts explaining the policies
What was the significance of Fireside chats?
Increased the knowledge of the average American, and helped people to become happier via knowledge
How did he increase the inclusion of reporters?
He held “off the record” press meetings at White House
What happened in the “off the record” press meetings?
He told selected reporters what was going on, helped them to feel included
What is the result of Roosevelt’s quests to manage people?
Overall, he helped to increase the involvement of people by informing them of future policies
What was the effect of Roosevelt’s presidency on future presidents?
Future presidents referred to their Welfare reforms with similar names to the New Deal
