Franklin D. Roosevelt Audio

Listen to the history and news of the 1930s, with speeches given by world leaders.

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Contains highlights of speeches from the only four term President of the United States.

This historical compilation includes highlights of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's key speeches during one of the most historical era's the modern world has known.

Sixty years ago, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt sent to Congress a bill to reorganize the federal judiciary. It was soon dubbed the "court-packing bill." On March 9, 1937, Roosevelt addressed the American public on his plan.

"Freedom means the supremacy of human rights everywhere."

On March 4, 1933, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was inaugurated as the 32nd President of the United States.

Below are complete audio recordings of some of Franklin D. Roosevelt's most important speeches as President.

"The Banking Crisis"

"This is preeminently the time to speak the truth, the whole truth, frankly and boldly..."

"This is not a fireside chat on war. It is a talk on national security..."

This is another collection of the most important and well-known speeches of modern times. These are the dramatic words from world leaders that changed the course of history and inspired millions worldwide.

"The Greatest Speeches of All-Time Volume III" is the third in a collection of highlights of the most important and well-known speeches of modern times.

Hear the speeches of chief executives spanning 85 years of American history, from William Howard Taft...

Opening day festivities of the New York Worlds fair, featuring addresses by Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia, New York Governor Lehman, Worlds Fair President Grover Whalen, and the official dedication address by President Roosevelt.

"Yesterday, December 7th, 1941 -- a date which will live in infamy -- the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan."

Announced as a clarification of U.S. policies in the Western Hemisphere, President Roosevelt proclaimed an unlimited National Emergency in light of the worsening situation in Europe.

The first Jackson Day Dinner to be broadcast nationwide, as well as to be the first dinner to be held simultaneously throughout the country.

President Franklin Delano Roosevelt ask Congress for a declaration of war following the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7,1941.

Throughout history, individuals have attested to the power each one of us has to make a difference in the world. As agents of free will, we make choices the impact of which can extend beyond our lifetimes and be long-lasting.

Listen to audio selections from World War II with speeches and newscasts given by world leaders.