FDR

In FDR's first inaugural address, he emphasizes the importance of unity and togetherness to reform the economic conditions of the time.  He uses images of war to mobilize the American people, as troops would be mobilized for war.  He stressed the need for fast action.  "Broad executive power to wage a war against the emergency, as great as the power that would be given to me if we were in fact invaded by  a foreign foe."  This shows that he was trying to reach every American and make the point that this was a national emergency that required patriotism and every Americans cooperation and support. Just as a presidents executive powers are broadened during wartime, this too required that same stretch of power because this was on the same scale of destruction as war.  America was threatened by its economic circumstances and its solution rested in the people, through collective effort and a strong federal government.