"I pledge you, I pledge myself, to a new deal for the American people.”
...the vaguely defined New Deal...
...Roosevelt avoided specifics...
...the two candidates presented a stark contrast in personal demeanor as well. Roosevelt was genial and exuded confidence, while Hoover remained unremittingly grim and dour.
In his inaugural address Roosevelt promised prompt, decisive action, and he conveyed some of his own unshakable self-confidence to millions of Americans listening on radios throughout the land. ...“the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”
