FDR's Economic Bill of Rights

Paper Summary:

On January 11, 1944, when President Roosevelt presented his State of the Union address to Congress, the United States was optimistic. The country was in a state of economic recovery and Roosevelt looked to the future with confidence and opened his speech with promises of a positive new economy. This paper supports Roosevelt's strong argument that the government should support entitlements. With more employment at decent wages, the economy will undoubtedly be more productive, achieve higher levels of responsible and sustainable growth and provide greater revenues. The paper argues that the U.S. government should assume an active role in improving the quality of life for all Americans.

From the Paper:

"This nation could demand that the minimum wage allows adults without children to avoid poverty. Tax credits could provide working parents with enough income to provide their families with basic necessities. Quality childcare should be available to everyone. Comprehensive health insurance should protect people from being thrust into poverty by illness. The supply of decent, affordable housing should equal the demand."

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