So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the onl… - Franklin Delano Roosevelt

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So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is...fear itself — nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance. In every dark hour of our national life a leadership of frankness and of vigor has met with that understanding and support of the people themselves which is essential to victory. And I am convinced that you will again give that support to leadership in these critical days.

from 1933 inaugural Address.

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Franklin Delano Roosevelt (30 January 1882 – 12 April 1945), often referred to by his initials FDR, was an American statesman and political leader who served as the president of the United States, from 1933, to 1945. A Democrat, he won a record four presidential elections and dominated his party for many years as a central figure in world events during the mid-20th century, leading the United States during a time of worldwide economic depression and total war. His program for relief, recovery and reform, known as the New Deal, involved a great expansion of the role of the federal government in the economy.

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Native Name: Franklin D. Roosevelt

Alternative Names: FDR • Franklin Roosevelt • Roosevelt • President Roosevelt • F. D. Roosevelt • F. D. R. • F.D.R.

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The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.

First of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself - nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance.

The only thing we have to fear is fear itself — nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance.

Only Thing We Have to Fear Is Fear Itself

The only thing we have to fear is the FEAR itself.

The only thing we have to fear is fear itself

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