I pledge you, I pledge myself, to a new deal for the American people. Let us all here assembled constitute ourselves prophets of a new order of competence and of courage. This is more than a political campaign; it is a call to arms. Give me your help, not to win votes alone, but to win in this crusade to restore America to its own people.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882–1945) American lawyer, politician, statesman, US President (1933–1945)
Speech (1932-07-02), Acceptance, Nomination for President, Democratic National Convention, Chicago
    (Source)

(Source (Audio)). Concluding words of the speech.,

 
Added on 20-Jan-09 | Last updated 17-Dec-25
Link to this post | No comments
Topics: , , ,
More quotes by Roosevelt, Franklin Delano

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *