"I want to talk for a few minutes with the people of the United States about banking..."

Those were the first words of this chat, so FDR could explain the steps he was taking to immediately stop the crisis.

To hear this March 12, 1933 Fireside Chat, or read the trascript, click here:

https://millercenter.org/the-presidency/presidential-speeches/march-12-1933-fireside-chat-1-banking-crisis

(This corresponds to the December 4, 2025 newsletter)