PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Primary Resources: First Inaugural Address 1933
A transcription of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's First Inaugural Address delivered on March 4, 1933.
Teaching American History
Teaching American History: Commonwealth Club Address
An address by Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1932 was delivered to win over the American people on the premise of economic security during the tremendous strife brought about by the Great Depression.
Teaching American History
Teaching American History: A Radio Address to the Democratic Clubs of America
On July 24, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered this radio address. He urges to keep the principles of America in the forefront and begs participation of the younger citizens to involve themselves in the decisions.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: A New Coalition
Overview of Franklin D. Roosevelt's administration after his decisive re-election in 1936. Discusses political party organization and the debate over government responsibility to citizens.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The First New Deal
Overview summarizing the domestic policies instituted by Franklin D. Roosevelt as part of his plan of economic recovery in the First New Deal.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The Second New Deal
Overview of the host of economic and social measures instituted by Franklin D. Roosevelt during the Second New Deal.
Teaching American History
Teaching American History: Fdr: Acceptance Speech at the Democratic Convention
A transcript of the acceptance speech given by Franklin D. Roosevelt at the 1932 Democratic Convention.
Teaching American History
Teaching American History: State of the Union Address 1935
President Franklin D. Roosevelt's State of the Union Address delivered in 1935.
Teaching American History
Teaching American History: Fireside Chat: Plan for Reorganization of Judiciary
Franklin D. Roosevelt introduces a movement to reorganize the judiciary system of the United States during his March 9, 1937 Fireside Chat. He proposes to change the number of judges and the terms of their services to best uphold the...
Teaching American History
Teaching American History: Quarantine Speech
Franklin D. Roosevelt's speech to the American people pleading that the people understand and support the desperate desire for peace in the world and to isolate the country from the aggressive nations in October, 1937.
Teaching American History
Teaching American History: State of the Union Address 1938
A transcribed version of the State of the Union delivered by Franklin D. Roosevelt on January 3, 1938.
Teaching American History
Teaching American History: State of the Union Address 1942
Franklin D. Roosevelt's State of the Union Address to the nation in January 1942.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Foreign Affairs
Scroll through this discussion of Franklin Roosevelt's attention to foreign policy during his several terms in office to "Confronting Germany and Japan" and "Descent into War." Here you will find out about the United States' position of...
Curated OER
Picture of Franklin D. Roosevelt
A short biography on the life of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Digital History
Digital History: Franklin Roosevelt and the Depression [Pdf]
After reading brief biographical information about Franklin Roosevelt, find out what he did immediately upon being sworn in as president in 1933. Find out about the legislation that aimed to encourage trust in banks, and the legislation...
Curated OER
History Matters: "One Third of a Nation": Fdr's Second Inaugural Address
Read and listen to Franklin D. Roosevelt's second inaugural address where he points out the problems and progress made in his previous four years. He goes on to lay out his plans for his next term.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Franklin Delano Roosevelt: The American Franchise
Informative discussion on FDR and the Democratic Party coalition that primarily consisted of African-Americans, union members, women, Mexican-Americans, and recent immigrants. This "New Deal" coalition provided power for the Democrats...
OpenStax
Open Stax: Franklin Roosevelt and the New Deal 1932 1941: The Second New Deal
Examines the legislation enacted under Roosevelt's Second New Deal, and how the New Deal as a whole affected women, African Americans, and Native Americans.
University of Texas at Austin
Dolph Briscoe Center for American History: Garner the Vice President (1933 1941)
As part of a larger biography, this part describes John Nance Garner's tenure as Franklin D. Roosevelt's vice-president for Roosevelt's first two terms. Find out about his importance to the enactment of the New Deal legislation.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Roosevelt Battles Depression
This article surveys President Hoover's defeat to Franklin Roosevelt in the 1932 election and Roosevelt's initial response to the deepening crisis in the U.S. economy.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Henry A. Wallace
Biographical sketch of Henry A. Wallace who held a variety of positions in the Roosevelt administration, including Secretary of Agriculture, Secretary of Commerce and Vice-President.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum
Fdr Presidential Library and Museum
The FDR Library houses the complete personal papers and documents of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, as well as those of his wife, Eleanor, and many other documents related to their lives and times. More than 800,000 of these documents are...
The White House
The White House: First Ladies: Eleanor Roosevelt
Biographical information on Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Her political work and accomplishments are discussed.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Suspending Marketing Limitations on Sugar
Franklin D. Roosevelt's speech from 09/11/1939 on lifting the marketing quotas on sugar production in the United States due to the outbreak of war in Europe.
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