Franklin Roosevelt tried to speak directly with the american people to ease fears about the economic crisis through:

A: regular fireside chats on the radio

B: monthly press conferences on television

C: first president to have a press secretary

D: frequent State of the Union addresses

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Matilda Hopkins

7 May, 10:59

Franklin Roosevelt tried to speak directly with the american people to ease fears about the economic crisis through:

A: regular fireside chats on the radio

B: monthly press conferences on television

C: first president to have a press secretary

D: frequent State of the Union addresses

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Cullen · Answer 1

FDR is known for his fireside chats

radio was much more common during that time and the method in which people got their news

Jerry Kramer · Answer 2

A. Regular fireside chats on the radio

During the Great Depression, millions of people were very destitute and Americans lacked hope and confidence in their government. Almost all Americans owned a radio, so FDR manipulated this fact and conducted fireside chats to speak directly to the American people in hopes of raising their spirits.

Franklin Roosevelt tried to speak directly with the american people to ease fears about the economic crisis through:A: regular fireside chats on the radioB: monthly press conferences on televisionC: first president to have a press secretaryD: frequent State of the Union addresses

Franklin Roosevelt tried to speak directly with the american people to ease fears about the economic crisis through:

A: regular fireside chats on the radio

B: monthly press conferences on television

C: first president to have a press secretary

D: frequent State of the Union addresses