How did FDR take advantage of the popularity of radios in the 1930s? He urged companies to advertise on the radio to encourage spending during the Depression. He broadcast a series of speeches to connect with and reassure US citizens. He broadcast comedies and church services to raise the morale of US citizens. He used radio newscasts to campaign for his reelection for a second term. He used them to bash political opponents.

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Misael Santiago

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5 October, 13:43

How did FDR take advantage of the popularity of radios in the 1930s? He urged companies to advertise on the radio to encourage spending during the Depression. He broadcast a series of speeches to connect with and reassure US citizens. He broadcast comedies and church services to raise the morale of US citizens. He used radio newscasts to campaign for his reelection for a second term. He used them to bash political opponents.

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Gustavo Parsons · Answer 1

Taking advantage of the popularity of radios in 1930, FDR B. broadcast a series of speeches to connect with and reassure US citizens. These speeches were called Fireside Chats due to their informal nature and they were used to reach out to Americans during the Great Depression.