Franklin D. Roosevelt used what he called "fireside chats", to explain current events in a simple way to the American people by radio. He didn't necessarily always sit by a fire, and on occasion he was unable to speak personally; actor Art Carney (of The Honeymooners fame) could imitate Roosevelt's voice well, and substituted for him on occasion.
Jimmy Carter revived the idea of the fireside chat in the late 1970s, and gave a talk to the American people on television, sitting by a fire and wearing a cardigan sweater. Carter ordered the White House thermostat turned down to 55 , which at first kicked on the air-conditoning, but I think they fixed that, but anyway it explains the sweater.
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Franklin Roosevelt called his regular radio broadcasts fireside chats.
They shaped his image as an effective leader. (APEX)John 3:16
It is true that Roosevelt was the first President to communicate directly with the American people, being the first to use this format of 'homely' speeches on the radio. It is also true that these proved to be very effective in explaining the issues of the day and 'selling' his policies to the American public. It is true that the speeches gave an immense boost to the confidence of people that the things that worried them were understood in Washington; and it is also true that the fireside chats contributed much to Roosevelt's high approval ratings.
While other presidents had been on the radio, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt became known as the first "radio president" because of how effectively he used this mass medium. His radio addresses to the public, called "Fireside chats," were meant to reassure Americans that things were getting better and that he understood their fears; they were his way of connecting with the public throughout the Great Depression. The topics varied, but their purpose was to be informative, mainly about what he and his administration were doing, and his plans to help stabilize the economy and get Americans back to work.
Franklin Roosevelt's talks were known as the "Fireside Chats."
His radio addresses were called Fire Side Chats. The radio addresses to the nation, during the Great Depression, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt were called, "Fireside Chats." His "chats" indicated that the President was confident that the US could survive and defeat the Great Depression. They instilled confidence in the government under his leadership. MrV
Those radio speeches were known as "fireside chats"
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt was famous for his many "fireside chats"
Fireside Chats
"Fireside Chats".
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They shaped his image as an effective leader
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Roosevelt with his fireside chats...
It was a recurring radio address from President Franklin Roosevelt.