FDR and The New Deal 26-2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdZZZKvCRmU

Meet FDR Franklin Delano Roosevelt Suffered from a disease called Polio Paralyzed his legs almost totally Helped raise awareness Showed a great deal of strength to American people

The New Deal This was FDR’s campaign slogan Laid out 3 main goals 1. Relief for the jobless 2. Plans for economic recovery 3. Reforms to prevent another depression

Stop and Think What disease did FDR suffer from? What was the name of his policy?

FDR’s Hundred Days FDR’s first 3 months in office Kick start to his plan to fixing the financial situation of the U.S. He hired financial experts to help him. Very aggressive approach

Saving the Banks Most challenging thing he faced Many people pulled their money out of the banks and hid it under mattresses or coffee cans Bank Holiday FDR shut down every bank in the U.S. for 4 days Passed Emergency Banking Relief Act Only banks that could meet needs of depositors could reopen.

Fireside Chats He spoke to America over the radio He explained things very well and clearly FDR got into American’s living rooms and put them at ease. Encouraged people to put their money back into banks.

Stop and Think Explain the Bank Holiday. What were the fireside chats?