FDR: “On the basis of this simple principle of everybody doing things…”

On the record

On the basis of this simple principle of everybody doing things together, we are starting out on this nationwide attack on unemployment.

Said by

Democratic · New York

Source

Roosevelt outlines a nationwide initiative to combat unemployment through collective action.

More from FDR

Mar 19, 1945

I do know it will come, and I do know that tonight there are over seven and a half million Americans overseas or fighting afloat in this great war.

Apr 12, 1945

The work, my friends, is peace.

Apr 9, 1945

All Federal agencies are directed to cooperate with the Secretary of the Interior to the fullest extent possible.

Mar 19, 1945

That such a body would be best able to perform its nationally important tasks if created independently of the War Labor Board by the President.

Other voices in this conversation

FDR: “On the basis of this simple principle of everybody doing things together, we are starting out on this nationwide attack…”