President Franklin D. Roosevelt Signed Letter TLS – COA JSA

Presented is a typed signed letter from President Franklin D. Roosevelt. He wrote this letter during his time as Govenor of New York. The tri-fold letter is dated to January 13, 1931, with the typed print portion being light but legible. It reads:

“This is preeminently the time to speak the truth, the whole truth, frankly and boldly. Nor need we shrink from honestly facing conditions in our country today. This great Nation will endure as it has endured, will revive, and will prosper. So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself—nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror that paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance. In every dark hour of our national life, a leadership of frankness and vigor has met with that understanding and support of the people themselves which is essential to victory. I am convinced that you will again give that support to leadership in these critical days.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt

Roosevelt signed the bottom of the letter in black steel tip fountain pen (“9”).

President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the TLS letter.

Authentication: JSA Full Letter

Franklin D. Roosevelt Signed Letter