Jul 7, 1933
It is my belief that what is being accomplished will conserve our natural resources, create future national wealth and prove of moral and spiritual value.
FDR
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt was the 32nd President of the United States, serving from March 4, 1933, until his death on April 12, 1945. A member of the Democratic Party, he was born in New York and is best known for his leadership during two of the most significant crises in American history: the Great Depression and World War II. Roosevelt implemented the New Deal, a series of programs and reforms aimed at economic recovery and social welfare, which fundamentally reshaped the role of the federal government in American life.
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Apr 4, 1933
In view of the emergency and temporary nature of appointments in the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, such appointments may be made without regard to Civil Service requirements.
Mar 30, 1933
The phrase 'Veterans' Administration facilities' ... shall only include those facilities over which the Veterans' Administration has direct and exclusive jurisdiction.
Mar 28, 1933
It should give a great impetus to honest dealing in securities and bring back public confidence in the sale of securities.
Mar 28, 1933
The purpose of the legislation I suggest is to protect the public with the least possible interference with honest business.
Mar 26, 1933
The Congress hereby declares that a serious emergency exists by reason of the general economic depression.
Mar 17, 1933
Mrs. Leafie E. Dietz ... is hereby designated as required by law to sign my name to said patents.
Mar 15, 1933
I deem it of equal importance to take other and simultaneous steps without waiting for a later meeting of the Congress.
Mar 14, 1933
Just for background, speaking on that by way of explanation, these people would be people who are today on the dole.
Mar 9, 1933
When a great danger threatens our basic security it is my duty to advise the Congress of the way to preserve it.
Mar 5, 1933
No such banking institution or branch shall pay out, export, earmark, or permit the withdrawal or transfer in any manner or by any device whatsoever, of any gold or silver coin or bullion or currency
Mar 5, 1933
That we look approvingly upon the President's plan for better land utilization.
May 22, 1932
The country needs and, unless I mistake its temper, the country demands bold, persistent experimentation. It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something. The…
One sure way every man, woman, and child can keep faith with those who have given, and are giving, their lives, is to provide the money which is needed to win the final victory.
And every one--every man or woman or child--who bought a war bond helped--and helped mightily!
It was largely due to American teamwork-- teamwork among capital and labor and agriculture, between the armed forces and the civilian economy--indeed among all of them.
What has been done in the United States since those days of 1940-- when France fell--in raising and equipping and transporting our fighting forces, and in producing weapons and supplies for war, has been nothing short of a miracle.
Americans have all worked together to make this day possible.
As a result, German production has been whittled down continuously, and the German fighter forces now have only a fraction of their former power.
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