In 1939 unemployment stood at 9.2 million; in 1929, it was
2.6 million. Why is FDR remembered by scholars and by the American public as a
great, even the greatest President? (100 words, by Friday 19/4 5pm).
FDR was an intelligent, charismatic leader and a popular president. He became president during the Great Depression- a time of unemployment, poverty and hopelessness.
FDR implemented the "New Deal", a campaign designed to rejuvenate the American economy and boost employment rates. People were provided with infrastructure and labour jobs such as building tunnels, bridges and roads around the country, some of which are still of popular use today.
However it was the entry into WWII where America’s economy and prosperity began to improve. Living conditions actually seemed to improve throughout the war: despite slight rationing programs, many people’s food provisions improved and an enormous amount of work was made available in order to contribute to the war effort. This was all largely encouraged by the government.
Women's roles began to change as they were accepted into the work force while their men fought in the war. Ultimately FDR provided hope for Americans as their country began to prosper once again.
FDR is widely considered to be among the top American Presidents. He is remembered in this way because of how effective he was during very hard times in America’s history. FDR was President of the United States throughout the Great Depression and World War II, initiating decisive and effective action to improve America’s economy and society. The initiation of the New Deal saw improvements in the American economy. He provided a large amount of people with jobs relating to infrastructure during this time. FDR is also responsible for a change in the role of the federal government. He redefined the Presidency, and made it the responsibility to the federal government to assist struggling citizens through the introduction of programs such as welfare. He fostered the attitude that disadvantaged people are so as the result of economic forces, and it is therefore the responsibility of the government to assist. Ultimately, he is seen to have helped the American people in a time of crisis.
FDR is often remembered as the greatest US President because of his radical and some–what revolutionary changes to US policy. He saved the nation from the brink of complete economic collapse, created thousands of job opportunities and gave the American people a more personal insight into the life of their president. Although by 1939, unemployment was higher than 10 years previous, taking into consideration the fact that during the great depression over 1/3rd of all US citizens were unemployment, FDR did wonders to save the crippling economy. Without FDR’s driving rhetoric of support and aide to his own people, the US situation could have been vastly different leading into World War II.
FDR was a pragmatic and charismatic leader. FDR is often remembered in comparison to his predecessor Hoover, who offered a weak and limited government response to America’s failing economy. Disappointed with President Hoover’s failure to act, FDR offered a fresh vision and immediate action for the American people with the ‘New Deal’, which was designed to boost the economy and decrease employment levels. FDR was the first American President to acknowledge that poverty is a result of economic forces, not individual failing. Scholars and the American public remember FDR fondly because he took action and provided hope for Americans in a time of great difficulty.
FDR's presidency has defined America during the 20th Century and beyond. His sweeping changes to the American political, economic and social spheres have changed the nature of American domestic success and allowed the US to push forward an international agenda which ultimately led to America becoming a Superpower during the Cold War years and beyond. Reforms instigated by FDR during his presidency lacked immediate success during the years of the Great Depression however have provided a lasting impact upon America, particularly the reform of the banking sector, initiation of the welfare state and the expanding of the President's powers to what we know refer to as the Commander-in-Chief.
FDR is remembered as arguably the greatest US president because he helped bring America out of the great depression and revolutionised the role of the President and federal government. FDR revolutionised the role of President by bringing responsibility for employment and housing onto the federal government. He created the Civilian Conservation Corps which provided almost half a million jobs in 1935 and the Federal Housing Authority to help people keep their homes. It is for the economic reforms of the New Deal and his active role as president which makes him stand out as a great President.
FDR was regarded as perhaps the greatest US president and was elected to an unprecedented four terms, serving longer than any other president. He was known for his optimism and vigor, despite being physically crippled from the waist down throughout most of his political career.His legacy and influence stems from his resilience and determination in leading America through two of its greatest crises: World War II and the Great Depression. Reforms and policies instigated by FDR dramatically expanded the role and power of the president, enacted policies that formed the basis of the social welfare system, and created new agencies that transformed the federal government. He was without a doubt an essential and revolutionary part of American history.
FDR is remembered as the greatest US President for a couple of reasons. Firstly, he was able to connect with the US public, which is evidenced in his Fireside Chats, which often prompted massive influxes of mail from the public to the President. Even the negative feedback (as shown in the week 4 reading) gave the sense that the public believed that FDR valued there opinions enough to take the time to read their letters, and possibly act on their advice. Secondly, FDR's attempts to redistribute wealth following the Depression through schemes such as Social Security and the Civillian Conservation Corps lifted many Americans out of absolute poverty. Thirdly, he also had a great relationship with the political press, as outlined by Edsforth, which allowed him to garner support for the New Deal. This extent of this relationship is shown by the unspoken arrangement between the press and the President whereby large amounts of the public never knew he was paralysed from the waist down. Lastly, FDR's legacy of winning the Second World War in the European theatre adds to the perception that he was the greatest President, both economically and in terms of guaranteeing US security.
FDR is remembered by many Americans as the last true "statesman" President. He is remembered as the last President who put the welfare of the American public and national interests above party policies or interests in getting re-elected. He is remembered fondly this way due to his handling of the Great Depression and the World War; at a time when America was in crisis, he pulled the country through with innovative thinking and policies such as the New Deal. The public opinion between distaste of Hoover and appreciation of FDR also adds to his fond memory, as it puts him on a higher pedestal than Presidents who came directly before him.
FDR is widely remembered as being one of the greatest presidents America has ever seen. Often compared to his weaker predecessor, Presidet Hoover, FDR brought about a new confidence and an extraordinary display of optimism to a once helpless nation. Promising relief, recovery and reform to the US citizens, the 'New Deal' restored confidence in the banks, created avenues for thousands of jobs and even tried to break down many racial problems. Over all, FDR created a major political triumph as the US saw a democratic party in government for much of the 20th century as well as an economic triumph which saw a crisis averted which eventually lead the US to being a major super power for years to come.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) is often remembered as one of the greatest Presidents of America due to his tremendous success at lifting America’s economy out of the Great Depression. Between 1933 and 1936, the New Deal was implemented, focussing on relief for the poor, recovery of the economy and reform of the financial system. It was effective in creating new jobs working in the development of infrastructure. This prosperity continued throughout World War II, where America emerged stronger economically than ever before. FDR is celebrated so widely due to his introduction of the New Deal, strengthening of the American economy and changing the way the Federal Government was responsible for the nations people.
FDR was president of America from 1933 – 1945, and is widely regarded as one of the most successful and popular presidents America has ever had. This is largely due to the fact that he transformed the role of the Federal government and 'president' in everyday American’s lives. He took responsibility for unemployment and economic stimulus from the moment he stepped into office with his “new deal” for the people. He made himself approachable to the people through effective media usage, an example of which is his 'fireside chats'. Although unemployment rates grew through his presidency, the majority of historians agree that without Roosevelt the Great Depression would have been even worse than it was. Roosevelt changed America dramatically, both economically and socially, setting the foundations for the America of today.
Franklin D. Roosevelt is often considered one of the most influential and popular presidents of the United States. This is due to a couple of factors.
Firstly, FDR introduced the "New Deal", an series of economic reforms designed to revolutionalise the life and wellbeing of Americans. These policies, which came in the period following the Great Depression, created jobs for many, due to New Deal policies such as the 'Works Progress Administration'.
Secondly, FDR was respected as he introduced a new role for the federal government, which emphasised power in the hands of the president and his government, rather than that of state governments.
Lastly, FDR was seen as approachable, and displayed a hands-on approach to leadership of the US. This is emphasised in his 'fireside chats', and made accessible his policies.
Roosevelt radically revolutionised, socially, politically and economically, the leadership of the US for many years to come.
Despite high unemployment in America throughout the 1930s, scholars and the American public consider FDR as one of the greatest presidents due to his ability to inspire Americans and to reshape the role of government. His ‘fireside chats’ created the impression of a connection between him and the people, and his leadership in what became a victorious war coincided with domestic prosperity. Furthermore, his New Deal programmes henceforth increased the responsibility of the federal government for the economic security of the people.
FDR began his presidency in a tumultuous time of America's history, leading its citizens through a destructive economic crisis and one of its worst wars. The democrat became a symbol of hope and inspiration to americans - and is remembered for his charm and charisma. Yet it was his policies, and the change that he enforced which has left him so prominent in historical memory. His enforcement of "the new deal" created jobs for thousands and made significant development in american infrastructure. he promoted the modern notion that poverty was the cause of economic failure rather than failure of the individual.
FDR was an intelligent, charismatic leader and a popular president. He became president during the Great Depression- a time of unemployment, poverty and hopelessness.
ReplyDeleteFDR implemented the "New Deal", a campaign designed to rejuvenate the American economy and boost employment rates. People were provided with infrastructure and labour jobs such as building tunnels, bridges and roads around the country, some of which are still of popular use today.
However it was the entry into WWII where America’s economy and prosperity began to improve. Living conditions actually seemed to improve throughout the war: despite slight rationing programs, many people’s food provisions improved and an enormous amount of work was made available in order to contribute to the war effort. This was all largely encouraged by the government.
Women's roles began to change as they were accepted into the work force while their men fought in the war. Ultimately FDR provided hope for Americans as their country began to prosper once again.
FDR is widely considered to be among the top American Presidents. He is remembered in this way because of how effective he was during very hard times in America’s history. FDR was President of the United States throughout the Great Depression and World War II, initiating decisive and effective action to improve America’s economy and society. The initiation of the New Deal saw improvements in the American economy. He provided a large amount of people with jobs relating to infrastructure during this time.
ReplyDeleteFDR is also responsible for a change in the role of the federal government. He redefined the Presidency, and made it the responsibility to the federal government to assist struggling citizens through the introduction of programs such as welfare. He fostered the attitude that disadvantaged people are so as the result of economic forces, and it is therefore the responsibility of the government to assist. Ultimately, he is seen to have helped the American people in a time of crisis.
FDR is often remembered as the greatest US President because of his radical and some–what revolutionary changes to US policy. He saved the nation from the brink of complete economic collapse, created thousands of job opportunities and gave the American people a more personal insight into the life of their president. Although by 1939, unemployment was higher than 10 years previous, taking into consideration the fact that during the great depression over 1/3rd of all US citizens were unemployment, FDR did wonders to save the crippling economy. Without FDR’s driving rhetoric of support and aide to his own people, the US situation could have been vastly different leading into World War II.
ReplyDeleteFDR was a pragmatic and charismatic leader. FDR is often remembered in comparison to his predecessor Hoover, who offered a weak and limited government response to America’s failing economy. Disappointed with President Hoover’s failure to act, FDR offered a fresh vision and immediate action for the American people with the ‘New Deal’, which was designed to boost the economy and decrease employment levels. FDR was the first American President to acknowledge that poverty is a result of economic forces, not individual failing. Scholars and the American public remember FDR fondly because he took action and provided hope for Americans in a time of great difficulty.
ReplyDeleteFDR's presidency has defined America during the 20th Century and beyond. His sweeping changes to the American political, economic and social spheres have changed the nature of American domestic success and allowed the US to push forward an international agenda which ultimately led to America becoming a Superpower during the Cold War years and beyond. Reforms instigated by FDR during his presidency lacked immediate success during the years of the Great Depression however have provided a lasting impact upon America, particularly the reform of the banking sector, initiation of the welfare state and the expanding of the President's powers to what we know refer to as the Commander-in-Chief.
ReplyDeleteFDR is remembered as arguably the greatest US president because he helped bring America out of the great depression and revolutionised the role of the President and federal government. FDR revolutionised the role of President by bringing responsibility for employment and housing onto the federal government. He created the Civilian Conservation Corps which provided almost half a million jobs in 1935 and the Federal Housing Authority to help people keep their homes. It is for the economic reforms of the New Deal and his active role as president which makes him stand out as a great President.
ReplyDeleteFDR was regarded as perhaps the greatest US president and was elected to an unprecedented four terms, serving longer than any other president. He was known for his optimism and vigor, despite being physically crippled from the waist down throughout most of his political career.His legacy and influence stems from his resilience and determination in leading America through two of its greatest crises: World War II and the Great Depression. Reforms and policies instigated by FDR dramatically expanded the role and power of the president, enacted policies that formed the basis of the social welfare system, and created new agencies that transformed the federal government. He was without a doubt an essential and revolutionary part of American history.
ReplyDeleteFDR is remembered as the greatest US President for a couple of reasons. Firstly, he was able to connect with the US public, which is evidenced in his Fireside Chats, which often prompted massive influxes of mail from the public to the President. Even the negative feedback (as shown in the week 4 reading) gave the sense that the public believed that FDR valued there opinions enough to take the time to read their letters, and possibly act on their advice. Secondly, FDR's attempts to redistribute wealth following the Depression through schemes such as Social Security and the Civillian Conservation Corps lifted many Americans out of absolute poverty. Thirdly, he also had a great relationship with the political press, as outlined by Edsforth, which allowed him to garner support for the New Deal. This extent of this relationship is shown by the unspoken arrangement between the press and the President whereby large amounts of the public never knew he was paralysed from the waist down. Lastly, FDR's legacy of winning the Second World War in the European theatre adds to the perception that he was the greatest President, both economically and in terms of guaranteeing US security.
ReplyDeleteFDR is remembered by many Americans as the last true "statesman" President. He is remembered as the last President who put the welfare of the American public and national interests above party policies or interests in getting re-elected. He is remembered fondly this way due to his handling of the Great Depression and the World War; at a time when America was in crisis, he pulled the country through with innovative thinking and policies such as the New Deal. The public opinion between distaste of Hoover and appreciation of FDR also adds to his fond memory, as it puts him on a higher pedestal than Presidents who came directly before him.
ReplyDeleteFDR is widely remembered as being one of the greatest presidents America has ever seen. Often compared to his weaker predecessor, Presidet Hoover, FDR brought about a new confidence and an extraordinary display of optimism to a once helpless nation. Promising relief, recovery and reform to the US citizens, the 'New Deal' restored confidence in the banks, created avenues for thousands of jobs and even tried to break down many racial problems. Over all, FDR created a major political triumph as the US saw a democratic party in government for much of the 20th century as well as an economic triumph which saw a crisis averted which eventually lead the US to being a major super power for years to come.
ReplyDeletePresident Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) is often remembered as one of the greatest Presidents of America due to his tremendous success at lifting America’s economy out of the Great Depression. Between 1933 and 1936, the New Deal was implemented, focussing on relief for the poor, recovery of the economy and reform of the financial system. It was effective in creating new jobs working in the development of infrastructure. This prosperity continued throughout World War II, where America emerged stronger economically than ever before.
ReplyDeleteFDR is celebrated so widely due to his introduction of the New Deal, strengthening of the American economy and changing the way the Federal Government was responsible for the nations people.
FDR was president of America from 1933 – 1945, and is widely regarded as one of the most successful and popular presidents America has ever had. This is largely due to the fact that he transformed the role of the Federal government and 'president' in everyday American’s lives. He took responsibility for unemployment and economic stimulus from the moment he stepped into office with his “new deal” for the people. He made himself approachable to the people through effective media usage, an example of which is his 'fireside chats'. Although unemployment rates grew through his presidency, the majority of historians agree that without Roosevelt the Great Depression would have been even worse than it was. Roosevelt changed America dramatically, both economically and socially, setting the foundations for the America of today.
ReplyDeleteFranklin D. Roosevelt is often considered one of the most influential and popular presidents of the United States. This is due to a couple of factors.
ReplyDeleteFirstly, FDR introduced the "New Deal", an series of economic reforms designed to revolutionalise the life and wellbeing of Americans. These policies, which came in the period following the Great Depression, created jobs for many, due to New Deal policies such as the 'Works Progress Administration'.
Secondly, FDR was respected as he introduced a new role for the federal government, which emphasised power in the hands of the president and his government, rather than that of state governments.
Lastly, FDR was seen as approachable, and displayed a hands-on approach to leadership of the US. This is emphasised in his 'fireside chats', and made accessible his policies.
Roosevelt radically revolutionised, socially, politically and economically, the leadership of the US for many years to come.
Despite high unemployment in America throughout the 1930s, scholars and the American public consider FDR as one of the greatest presidents due to his ability to inspire Americans and to reshape the role of government. His ‘fireside chats’ created the impression of a connection between him and the people, and his leadership in what became a victorious war coincided with domestic prosperity. Furthermore, his New Deal programmes henceforth increased the responsibility of the federal government for the economic security of the people.
ReplyDeleteFDR began his presidency in a tumultuous time of America's history, leading its citizens through a destructive economic crisis and one of its worst wars. The democrat became a symbol of hope and inspiration to americans - and is remembered for his charm and charisma. Yet it was his policies, and the change that he enforced which has left him so prominent in historical memory. His enforcement of "the new deal" created jobs for thousands and made significant development in american infrastructure. he promoted the modern notion that poverty was the cause of economic failure rather than failure of the individual.
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