the contrasting styles of FDR and Hitler show how technological change and individual charisma can change history. FDR uses a new medium (radio) to political advantage; Hitler utilizes the new sound movies. This program compares their economic ideas for dealing with the Depression and shows how each used propaganda (Nazi propaganda and New Deal propaganda) to further their ends. The political careers of both men culminated in 1933. Hitler, representing a minority party, was appointed Chancellor and rapidly consolidated his power through propaganda ad terrorism. President Roosevelt stood prepared to try new methods of attacking the economic crisis.
