Title: President Roosevelt speaking

Description: Eight days after taking office, President Roosevelt began to address the nation through his radio broadcasts, known as fireside chats. Because it was a recognizable symbol to the American people, he spoke from the White House whenever possible. Since there was no fireplace in the Diplomatic Reception Room, the room from which Roosevelt broadcast his fireside chats, a chimney was installed.

Date: Unknown

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Credit: Library of Congress