FDR has been called the first great American radio voice. He took office in 1933, during the early days of radio, and became the first chief
executive to make full use of the new medium. When he was scheduled to speak, people wouldn't think of making other plans. If they did not
yet own a radio set, they would walk across the street or up the road to visit friends or neighbors who did. His radio speeches were

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