LAD #28, FDR inaugural

LAD # 28.

FDR's First Inaugural

Saturday, March 4, 1933

The time has come to boldly speak the truth, so that the nation may revive and will prosper. I have a firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself. The understanding and support of the people themselves will be this nation’s greatest victory. We will stand together as leaders to face the difficulties that lie before us, including risen taxes, withered trade relations. Yet, we still have so much to be thankful for, with the bounty of the land and the capabilities of its great people. There has been much distress associated with economics in the recent past, as we have been faced by failure of credit, which only lead to the lending of more money. We must now move forward and connect the appreciated social value to economic relations. Happiness lies not in the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort.
Despite the glimmer and shine of materialistic wealth we must hold true to the moral fiber that hold civilization together; remember the importance of honesty, honor, relationships and the sacredness of truth. With changes in ethics there must also be a change in action. Nationwide employment will be the key to our success. In the future there must be a strict supervision of all banking and credits and investments, and a sound and efficient currency on which to rely. Though highly significant to success, our international trade are at this moment, secondary to the establishment of a sound national economy. We must not question or distrust democracy, but follow the codes of the written and sound Constitution of our forefathers. At this time may the Lord God guide and protect the nation and its each and every member.