He explained his policies and assured people that he could help them through the Depression
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He explained to them his policies
Franklin Roosevelt called his regular radio broadcasts fireside chats.
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It is true that Roosevelt was the first President to communicate directly with the American people, being the first to use this format of 'homely' speeches on the radio. It is also true that these proved to be very effective in explaining the issues of the day and 'selling' his policies to the American public. It is true that the speeches gave an immense boost to the confidence of people that the things that worried them were understood in Washington; and it is also true that the fireside chats contributed much to Roosevelt's high approval ratings.
Franklin D. Roosevelt used what he called "fireside chats", to explain current events in a simple way to the American people by radio. He didn't necessarily always sit by a fire, and on occasion he was unable to speak personally; actor Art Carney (of The Honeymooners fame) could imitate Roosevelt's voice well, and substituted for him on occasion.Jimmy Carter revived the idea of the fireside chat in the late 1970s, and gave a talk to the American people on television, sitting by a fire and wearing a cardigan sweater. Carter ordered the White House thermostat turned down to 55 , which at first kicked on the air-conditoning, but I think they fixed that, but anyway it explains the sweater.
They shaped his image as an effective leader. (APEX)John 3:16
His radio addresses were called Fire Side Chats. The radio addresses to the nation, during the Great Depression, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt were called, "Fireside Chats." His "chats" indicated that the President was confident that the US could survive and defeat the Great Depression. They instilled confidence in the government under his leadership. MrV
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Roosevelt used fireside chats as a way of communicating with the American people about the war. The chats were broadcast over radio. This worked well for Roosevelt because people liked his voice and because listeners were not reminded of his symptoms of polio.
communicating with the American people.
Franklin Roosevelt called his regular radio broadcasts fireside chats.
Their full name was the "Fireside Chats" and they were a series of radio addresses to the country by Franklin Roosevelt during his presidencies. Radio was the main medium at that time (before TV) and Roosevelt had the perfect radio voice. People clustered around the radio to hear Roosevelt's "Fireside Chats" like they do around the TV today to watch "American Idol".
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Roosevelt's "Fireside Chats" were radio broadcasts he presented to the American people to help them understand what the nation was doing to improve the conditions of society throughout the depression.
The Fireside Chats.
Franklin Roosevelt's talks were known as the "Fireside Chats."