LAD #33

When Roosevelt was to be inaugurated, he was in the midst of severe economic problems and national concerns. In his Inaugural Adress he began by easing the minds of the American people. He promised that America could overcome all obstacles if they kept a optamistic attitude. "We have nothing to fear but fear itself". Although the taxes had increased, markets were losing availibility, and industrial productivity had decreased, Roosevelt claimed that America could redeem itself with its social values. Hard work and the revival of the joy of achievement would bring the nation back to its feet. A more efficient use of land, a higher employment rate, increased agricultural as well as industrial productivity and the organized national palnnign of transport and communication was also necessary. Lastly, Roosevelt stressed the improtance of the strict supervision of banking, investment, and an end to money speculation was essential. In order to achieve these national goals, Roosevelt encouraged the importance of "good neighbors" and working together as one within the society. Roosevelt assured the nation that he would do whatever it took to protect the nation in a time of need.