[Speech] THE ONLY THING WE HAVE TO FEAR IS FEAR ITSELF. - Roosevelt's Assurance
The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
/ðə ˈoʊnli θɪŋ wi hæv tu fɪr ɪz fɪr ɪtˈsɛlf/
Encouragement during crisis
During his first inaugural address, Franklin D. Roosevelt sought to calm the nation's fears during the Great Depression. He emphasized the importance of courage and collective action to overcome economic hardships. This speech helped to restore public confidence and solidify Roosevelt's leadership, leading to the implementation of the New Deal and numerous reforms that transformed American society and government.
Background
Franklin D. Roosevelt
32nd President of the United States
Inaugural address, March 4, 1933