The fireside chats were a series of the evening radio addresses given by Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States, between 1933 and 1944.

What is the purpose of a fireside chat?

Roosevelt continued to use fireside chats throughout his presidency to address the fears and concerns of the American people as well as to inform them of the positions and actions taken by the U.S. government.

What is a fireside meeting?

A fireside is a supplementary, evening meeting in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). ... A fireside usually either consists of a single speaker on a religious topic or a group discussion led by a church leader. They typically last between one and two hours.