In those days we had a radio that made squeaky sounds if the dial was not on the station, but that was about the most modern equipment our household owned. I remember the family gathering in the living room to hear the president when he had his fireside chats. President Roosevelt spoke in such a reassuring tone. I knew he would make the world a better place.

As a child, I didn't know about politics and my parents didn't talk about how difficult the world situation was, but I will always remember how I felt about the President.

Our family later moved to Columbia, South Carolina. One day when I came home from school and turned the kitchen radio on, I heard the saddest announcement. I thought the world would come to an end because the President was dead! I cried.

This was my first impression of the President as a young girl. I did not know that much about political parties, I just knew I respected and admired our leader because I felt he would do what he could to provide for the citizens of our country.

When I was a little older, I met people who had jobs with Civilian Conservation Corps. The president started this program to provide jobs for men who had no work, and by doing this there was money for food and shelter. Some men worked on bridges and did other construction work, anything that would provide employment and help the country at the same time.

After I moved to Georgia, I made a trip to Warm Springs where President Roosevelt died. I was very impressed when I saw the equipment and facilities that were used in his rehabilitation. He never wanted the public to see him struggling to stand because he thought that may indicate weakness. In my eyes he was
the strongest person ever because of his leadership.

In my older life, the President I most respected was Ronald Reagan. He was a good man; he stood up for our country and was capable of making decisions. Oh, if there was another Ronald Reagan who could straighten our country out now!