growing threat of nazi aggression. america's attention was turned inward and focused on a depression. but the president was sure that his fellow citizens whom he called hard headed and farsighted would meet the challenge of fascism. he said, the american people have faced other grave crises in their history. with american courage, with american resolution. they will do no less today. and the president added that his fellow citizens knew that times of testing call for clear heads and fearless hearts. clear heads and fearless hearts.