9.7K views · 415 reactions | Did you know? During the 1932 election, Franklin D. Roosevelt broke with tradition and flew to the Democratic National Convention to accept the party’s nomination in person. FDR hopped a plane to Chicago in order to prove he had the strength and energy to run the country, despite being paralyzed by polio. But rumors of ill-health plagued Roosevelt outside of election years as well. Explore more at pbs.org/presidents. | American Experience | PBS | Facebook

The "Fireside Chats" were a series of radio addresses by President Franklin D. Roosevelt from 1933 to 1944. Delivered during the Great Depression and World War II, these 30 speeches covered topics like banking reforms, unemployment, and the fight against fascism. Aimed at directly reassuring the American public, the informal and comforting tone of the chats helped restore confidence and became a symbol of Roosevelt's connection with the nation during times of crisis. Follow our TikTok for more!