The platform in Madison Square Garden is crowded with FDR and his family. Deafening noise slowly calms as the Speaker begs for attention. Following the roll call from Connecticut, the Speaker then introduces FDR and the crowd swells with applause. Franklin begins the long slow walk of only ten steps from his seat to the podium. Relinquishing his crutches, FDR grasps the lectern with one hand and waves with the other to a riotous crowd. Beaming broadly, he basks in the tribute to his character and his future.
With ten steps,.....
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