Roosevelt’s or Reagan’s America? A Time for Choosing
On January 11, 1944, President Franklin D. Roosevelt sent the text of his Annual Message to Congress. Under normal conditions, he would have delivered the message in person that evening at the Capitol. But he was recovering from the flu, and his …
Franklin D. Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan Presidential Policies
May 23, 2017 · Roosevelt demonstrated immediate action and America’s defense for freedoms entering World War II. However, Roosevelt essentially wanted America to remain isolated. Ronald Reagan’s Foreign Policies. In 1980, the American people elected Ronald Reagan as president.
American Messiahs: The Narrative Strategies of FDR and Reagan…
Jun 23, 2020 · This article investigates the rhetoric of Presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan when they took office, in 1933 and in 1981, at two moments of crisis. More specifically, it compares and contrasts the stories the two presidents told the American people through their speeches.
What Reagan Learned from FDR — History News Network
Many of the Republicans who have made an icon of Ronald Reagan would be shocked to know that his first inspiration in politics and his continuing model for presidential leadership was that bête...
This study analyzes Roosevelt’s and Reagan’s speeches for the use of predefined and common rhetorical devices in times of crisis. In the six speeches studied, the analysis indicated that each president regularly used the
Ronald Reagan | The White House
Ronald Reagan, originally an American actor and politician, became the 40th President of the United States serving from 1981 to 1989. His term saw a restoration of prosperity at home, with the goal of achieving “peace through strength” abroad.
Remarks at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library 50th Anniversary …
Franklin Roosevelt was the first President I ever voted for, the first to serve in my lifetime that I regarded as a hero, and the first I ever actually saw; that was in 1936, a campaign parade in Des Moines, where I was working as a radio announcer.
FDR and Reagan | The Ronald Reagan Presidential ... - Reagan Foundation
Ronald Reagan had tremendous respect for FDR, in many ways; in how he communicated and inspired the American people and how FDR was a devoted public servant. 40 years ago, on January 28 th, 1982, the President delivered remarks at a White House Luncheon, celebrating the Centennial of the Birth of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
From Roosevelt to Reagan: American History, 1932-1980
May 4, 2011 · From the pit of the Great Depression to the struggles of World War II, the emergence of the Cold War, the growth of new social movements, and the rise of political conservatism, this course examines the course of American history from the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt to the election of Ronald Reagan.
Presidential Inauguration Traditions
Jan 17, 2025 · President Franklin D. Roosevelt speaks from the inaugural stand on January 20, 1941. (© AP) President Barack Obama delivers his inaugural address on January 20, 2009. ... Ronald Reagan famously attended eight balls on the evening of his inauguration. (He also is the president who held the most state dinners.) President Eisenhower arrives at ...