i take it. [applause] in this dedication of a nation, we humbly ask the blessing of god. may he protect each and every one of us. clay haygood me -- may he guide me in the days to come. [applause] ♪ ♪

>> in 1882, franklin delano roosevelt was born. following a political career, roosevelt became assistant secretary of the navy in 1913. in 1920, he campaigned unsuccessfully for vice presidency. when illness interrupted his political career. when the country appeared to be in a world of glowing prosperity, it -- he was spurred to become the candidate for governor of new york. 1928 saw him succeeding governor alfred e smith. governor roosevelt served two terms as a chief executive of the empire state. liberal measures marked his administration. governor roosevelt became the joys of the democratic

convention in 1932, the spectacular flight to chicago marked the beginning of his rise to the presidency. ♪ the forgotten man in the new field became his campaign slogan. president hoover was the symbol of national business and personal depression, as postwar economic conditions engulfed america. the unemployed marched upon washington. the nation demanded a change. and roosevelt was swept into the presidency. defeated president herbert hoover was the last president to retire in the white house in the month of march. mr. roosevelt was the last to take the oath of office as chief executive on the march 4 date. ♪ the new president's first inaugural address called for a mammoth program of social

legislation, production of national expenditures, and emergency powers to bring about recovery, if necessary. almost immediately upon taking office, the new president closed all banks by proclamation. the financial world was frozen. a new horse held the reins. the nation rallied to the nra as a motivating force for recovery. aimed at benefiting the farmer by reducing wheat, corn and cotton crops, the aaa was enacted. the nation was plagued with labor dissension, tech -- textile strikes, waterfront worker disputes, and sit down strikes in the automotive industry. wpa, pwa, and ccc camps aided millions of the nation's unemployed.

supported by his new advisors, the president sponsored job assurance, pensions, social security, and other general social measures. governor lyndon opposed president roosevelt in 1936, a weak opposition that failed. chairman -- the german's talent gave him all but two of the 48 states. in the fall of 1936, the president visited south america to personally advocate his good neighbor policy, as unrest spread abroad. 1937, president roosevelt became the first chief executive to be sworn in on the new inaugural date, january 20. severe weather and pouring rain dampened the scene of his second inauguration, but not his bristling address to the nation.

with war spreading in europe and asia, president war -- president roosevelt pledged the united states would fight to protect canada if that country were ever invaded. the devastating war over all world democracies directed president roosevelt's attention to international problems. ada short of war was possessed and were goes lifted. in 1940, wendell wealthy opposed the president, and became our first consecutive third term candidate. mr. wilkie won 32 million votes but the president was reinvent -- was reelected by 27 million. the first third term candidate, he defined his campaign activities is largely to defense inspection trips. january 20, 1941. the start of a journey never

before made in american history, that of a president elect to his third consecutive inauguration. pennsylvania avenue is thronged with cheering multitudes, where the president waved in response to their enthusiasm. a great event and the life of this nation. the swearing-in of the citizen to the -- that the people have chosen to guide, serve and protect the country for the next four years. on toward america's symbol of freedom. vice -- the vice president, when he swears and henry wallace, his successor. chief justice hughes administers the sacred oath. >> i, franklin delano roosevelt, do solemnly swear that i will faithfully execute the office of president of the united states and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect, and defend the constitution of the united states. >> so help you god.

pres. roosevelt: so help me god. >> he passes from american life as president will grow accepts with confidence and grace the honor of which george washington refused. >> in this day, the task of the people is to save that nation and its institutions from disruption from without. in the face of great perils, never before in combat, our strong purpose is to protect and perpetuate the integrity of democracy. for this we are the spirit of -- for this, we muster the spirit of america and the faith of america. we do not retreat.

we are not content to stand still. as americans, we go forward. in the service of our country by the will of god. [applause] >> the president's address finished, the stirring specter of the parade begins. reviewing troops at the court of freedom, a military parade of which the defense program is the keynote. the west point cadets. >> ahead, four grim uncertain years.

for president roosevelt, the colossal task of arming and protecting this nation without sacrificing its democratic heritage. and aiding with airplanes, ships, and guns, other democracies now struggling to banish oppression and safeguard the rights of freemen throughout the world. ♪ grim units of the regular army demonstrate to the nation and to the world that america's defense has begun. ♪

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