Franklin D. Roosevelt Sends His 1931 Message on Unemployment to an Admirer

Franklin D. Roosevelt
Albany, NY, October 20, 1931
Franklin D. Roosevelt Sends His 1931 Message on Unemployment to an Admirer
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Fine content typed letter signed as Governor of New York to a William F. Meyer of Portland, and commenting on the issue of unemployment in America due to the Great Depression. 1p on his Executive Chamber letterhead, measuring 8" x 10.5", Albany, New York, October 20, 1931. Boldly signed in full at the conclusion and offered with the original worn transmittal cover. Flattened mailing folds, otherwise near fine.

In full: "I was very glad to hear from you and as you seem interested in what I am trying to do about unemployment, I am taking the liberty of sending you my message to the Legislature on this subject and a copy of the actual legislation passed. I hope this will meet with your approval."

Roosevelt served as Governor of New York from 1929 to 1932, during which he tried to solve the farming recession and what he rightly saw as the serious threat of the Great Depression. At the time, President Hoover and numerous other governors believed that the United States would quickly recover. Roosevelt, however, perceived the severity of the economic crisis, and established a state employment commission. He was also the first governor to publicly endorse the issue of an unemployment insurance. Roosevelt was elected the 32nd president one year later. After one year of his presidency, the Great Depression had already caused the unemployment rate to reach 25% in the United States.

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8" x 10.5"