Thanks to the charm and warmth of his “Fireside Chats”, President Franklin D. Roosevelt was able to lead America through the Great Depression of the 1930s and most of World War II. Now, 84 years later, his calming words feel extremely relevant in today’s modern political landscape. But what others lessons can we learn from our presidents’ lives, actions and speeches? Find out at bit.ly/2lfruSt | Curiosity Stream

President Franklin Roosevelt revolutionized the use of the radio. He used a series of 31 “fireside chats” to reach into millions of American homes to discuss international and domestic challenges. He believed that an informed nation would make the right choices. Roosevelt rarely spoke directly about Adolf Hitler and never mentioned the persecution of European Jews during these chats. Instead, FDR prioritized recovery from the Great Depression and concerns regarding US involvement in World War II