On this day in history, March 12, 1933, FDR gives his first 'fireside chat' radio address
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On this day in history, March 12, 1933, FDR gives his first fireside chat over the radio to the American people, explaining the banking crisis and reassuring them that there was a plan and a way through economic woes.
The term "fireside chat" was coined by Harry Butcher of the CBS radio network, according to Britannica. FDR thanked his listeners for their "fortitude and good temper." This article was written by Fox News staff.
When Roosevelt took office in early March 1933, the Great Depression had spread across the globe, according to History.com.
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