Franklin D. Roosevelt's acceptance speech at the 1932 Democratic National Convention

The transcript discusses the candidate's reaction to an acceptance speech, the breaking of absurd predictions, and the candidate's ignorance of events. It emphasizes the intention to be honest and avoid hypocrisy, symbolizing a commitment to integrity.

What does the speaker express at the beginning of the speech?

• Confusion and doubt

• Calmness and peace

• Joy and celebration

• Fury and anticipation

What is the speaker's view on the predictions made?

• They are realistic and achievable

• They are encouraging and motivating

• They are absurd and need to be broken

• They are irrelevant to the situation

How does the speaker describe the candidate's awareness of events?

• Fully informed and aware

• Partially informed but confused

• In professed ignorance

• Actively involved and engaged

When does the candidate become formally aware of the events?

• Immediately after they occur

• Several weeks later

• Before they happen

• Never becomes aware

What does the speaker pledge at the end of the speech?

• To ignore all criticism

• To maintain secrecy

• To uphold honesty and avoid hypocrisy

• To follow the crowd