FDR’s “Arsenal of Democracy”

These activities focus on FDR’s “Arsenal of Democracy” Fireside Chat (#16), which was delivered on December 29, 1940. Students will examine the address’s content and context, as well as how the general public received it.

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Created by Luke Sundermeier, 2026 Summer Teacher Fellow and 2024 DCTI Participant