March 13, 2009
posted 3/13/2009 7:37 PM

Obama and FDR: Two of a Kind?

Read the articles on the following websites:

How new a deal?

http://www.economist.com/world/unitedstates/displayStory.cfm?story_id=12637053

Will FDR Inspire Obama?

http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/elections/national/Will-FDR-Inspire-Obama.html

FDR and Obama's Inaugural Addresses (read Obama's 2009 speech and FDR's 1933 speech)

http://www.learnoutloud.com/content/blog/archives/2009/01/presidential_in.html

Question to Answer:

Do you see any similarities between FDR and Obama as leaders? What about similarities between the economic challenges faced then and now? Compare and contrast the two presidents and their responses to economic issues during their administrations. Then take a stand and tell me whether or not you think the comparison of Obama and FDR is accurate or not. Provide at least 3 reasons to support your answer.

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