Which sentence best reveals the purpose of the speech in the excerpt from Franklin D. Roosevelt's "First Inaugural Address"? I am certain that my fellow Americans expect that on my induction into the Presidency I will address them with a candor and a decision whic
the present situation of our Nation impels. 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, fir
of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself-nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which 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.
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