Nothing to Fear: The Legacy of FDR

Genre: Educational

Year Published: 1982

Creator: Films inc.

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: Nothing to Fear: The Legacy of FDR The legacy of Franklin D. Roosevelt is detailed by combining present day interviews with historical material. It examines his response to the Great Depression and the radical changes in the role of the federal government under his leadership. Social security, collective bargaining, unemployment compensation and control of financial institutions, all parts of Roosevelt's legacy are examined. Search Educational Film Journals at Media History Project for references to this film Summary Explores the legacy of Franklin Delano Roos./ilt by combining interviews from the 1980s with extensive historical material. Examines his response to the Great Depression and the radical changes in the role of the Federal government under his leadership. Lists the Roosevelt legacy including Social Security, collective bargaining, unemployment compensation and control of financial institutions.