“First of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself — nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror that paralyzes needed effort to convert, retreat into advance. In every dark hour of our national life a leadership of frankness and vigor has met with this understanding and support of the people themselves, which is essential to victory. I am convinced that you will again give that support to leadership in these critical days.”
– Inaugural Address (March 4, 1933)