waterpower and giant public works. old age insurance became a new responsibility of government. the price of gold was fixed. the american dollar became the soundest in the world. watching national security. the fire side chat became an american institution. the president's talks were masterpieces of simplicity and directness. ladies and gentlemen, the president of the united states. >> my friends, the american public -- >> and with that now familiar salutation, he brought his message to the fire sides of the people. he talked to them in their homes about the vital issues of the day. he never gave up home against n inf infentile p infentile paralyzation. arnold the country, little children sing on his birthday. ♪ happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear president, happy birthday to you ♪ >> this study of the president is one of the rare personal portraits in a busy life. no man in our time or any time has been called on to make the mo m momentous decisions that has been his. the royal king and queen of england have been guests in his home. with internatio