FDR's Second Bill of Rights

Remembering a more-noble time:

Roosevelt referred to his proposals in that speech as "a second Bill of Rights under which a new basis of security and prosperity can be established for all regardless of station, race or creed."Among these rights, he said, are:

• "The right to a useful and remunerative job in the industries or shops or farms or mines of the nation.
• "The right to earn enough to provide adequate food and clothing and recreation.
• "The right of every farmer to raise and sell his products at a return which will give him and his family a decent living.
• "The right of every businessman, large and small, to trade in an atmosphere of freedom from unfair competition and domination by monopolies at home or abroad.
• "The right of every family to a decent home.
• "The right to adequate medical care and the opportunity to achieve and enjoy good health.
• "The right to adequate protection from the economic fears of old age, sickness, accident and unemployment.
• "The right to a good education."