Lot #41

Franklin D. Roosevelt Signed Presidential Campaign Speech (1932)

Description

FDR campaigns on the radio in 1932, outlining the Democratic platform of "affording permanent relief to the people and bringing the nation back to its former proud position"

Desirable official press release of Governor Roosevelt's radio speech of July 30, 1932, six pages, 8.5 x 14, nicely signed at the conclusion in fountain pen, "Franklin D. Roosevelt." A fantastic campaign speech given shortly after FDR's nomination as the Democratic candidate for president, demonstrating his use of new media—the radio—to communicate with the American people. The speech begins: "I hope during this campaign to use the radio frequently to speak to you about important things that concern us all. In the olden days campaigns were conducted amid surroundings of brass bands and red lights. Oratory was an appeal primarily to the emotions and sometimes to the passions. It always has been my feeling that with the spread of education, with the wider reading of newspapers and especially with the advent of the radio, mere oratory and mere emotion are having less to do with the determination of public questions under our representative system of government. Today common sense plays the greater part and final opinions are arrived at in the quiet of home."

He goes on to summarize his campaign platform, focusing on "improving present conditions, restoring employment, affording permanent relief to the people and bringing the nation back to its former proud position of domestic happiness and of financial, industrial, agricultural and commercial leadership in the world." In fine condition, with a rusty paperclip impression to the last page. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.

Auction Info

• Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts
• Dates: #674 - Ended September 13, 2023

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