Declaration of War on Germany
Speech in which Roosevelt asks Congress to recognize a state of war with Germany. Delivered Dec. 11, 1941.
Fireside Chats of Franklin D. Roosevelt
Complete texts of the President's addresses to the nation in the 1930s and 1940s.
Franklin D. Roosevelt: First Inaugural Address
Complete text of the speech delivered Saturday, March 4, 1933. Includes background information.
Franklin D. Roosevelt: Fourth Inaugural Address
Complete text of the speech delivered Saturday, January 20, 1945. Includes background information.
Franklin D. Roosevelt: Second Inaugural Address
Complete text of the speech delivered Wednesday, January 20, 1937. Includes background information.
Franklin D. Roosevelt: Third Inaugural Address
Complete text of the speech delivered Monday, January 20, 1941. Includes background information.
Pearl Harbor Speech
Speech in which Roosevelt requests that Congress declare war on Japan. Delivered December 8, 1941, one day after the infamous bombing.
The Only Thing We Have to Fear
A portion of Roosevelt's first inauguaral address in RealAudio format. From The History Channel.