FDR’s Fireside Chats FDR used the radio to sell his New Deal programs to the American people –These “fireside chats” used simple, clear language to explain his New Deal programs & gain public support for these goals Listen to the first few minutes of FDR’s 1 st fireside chat in March 1933 in which he explains his bank holiday

In groups, examine the information on 1 New Deal program & create a “fireside chat” to explain the program to the class –Draft a fireside chat that identifies the problem & a brief overview of the plan –Do not mention the name of your New Deal program—we will try to guess it After the presentations, match the descriptions of each New Deal initiative found on the back of your notes with the fireside chat presentations