FDR & Eleanor Take the White House Inaugurated in March 1933 FDR- distant cousin of Teddy Roosevelt Eleanor was especially active in child welfare, housing reform, and equal rights for women and minorities

Brian Trust FDR assembled his advisors A select group of professors, lawyers, and journalists He promised a “New Deal” for the American people

The First Hundred Days Lasted from March 9 to June 16, 1933 FDR delivered fireside chats- radio talks about issues of public concern This reassured the American people

The New Deal 1.) Bank Reforms 2.) Rural Assistance 3.) Job Creation

John Maynard Keynes Influential economist Promoted the idea of deficit spending to stimulate the economy The government should spend large amounts of money to get the economy growing.

Conservative Opposition The courts began to strike down some government programs as unconstitutional Roosevelt tried to “pack the courts” Over the next 4 years, FDR appointed 7 new justices

Three Fiery Critics By 1934, opponents formed the American Liberty League They were concerned with violations of individuals and property Father Charles Coughlin

Dr. Francis Townsend- Wanted a pension plan for the elderly Huey Long- wanted the presidency; assassinated by a lone gunman

Classwork p. 494 Main Idea #2- TAKING NOTES