- I pledge myself to a New Deal for the American people.

MAN: FDR's first 100 days in office became the most action-packed in American history.

WOMAN: After enacting the Emergency Bank Act, Roosevelt next pushed reforms through Congress to fight fraud in the securities markets. He provided relief for debt-ridden homeowners and farmers facing the loss of their homes and property. And he worked to stimulate inflation in an effort to prop up sagging prices and wages that were dragging the economy down.

MAN: In the 100 days of action, March 9th to June 16, 1933, 16 major issues were addressed.

WOMAN: March 9th, Emergency Banking Act.

MAN: March 20th, Government Economy Act.

WOMAN: March 22nd, Beer Wine Revenue Act.

MAN: March 31, creation of Civilian Conservation Corps.

WOMAN: April 19th, abandonment of gold standard.

MAN: May 12th, Federal Emergency Relief Act, Agricultural Adjustment Act, and the Emergency Farm Mortgage Act.

WOMAN: May 18th, Tennessee Valley Authority Act.

MAN: May 27th, Securities Act.

WOMAN: June 5th, abrogation of gold payment clause.

MAN: June 13th, Homeowners Loan Act.

WOMAN: June 16th, Farm Credit Act, National Industry Recovery Act, Emergency Railroad Transportation Act, and Glass-Steagall Banking Act.

MAN: No new president had ever moved with such urgency on so many fronts so fast, issuing proclamations and executive orders and driving a torrent of legislation through Congress to relieve economic hardship, stimulate recovery, and enact reforms.

- Confidence and courage are the essentials of success in carrying out our plan.