Inauguration in a time of crisis

With two wars and the worst economic crisis since the 1930's confronting the nation, Barack Obama will take the oath of office as the 44th President of the United States tomorrow. Of course it is not the fist time that a president has assumed office in a crisis. With that view in mind I thought I would post some rare newsreel footage of the last time a president took office in comparable circumstances.

For the president and all civil authorities and those serving in the armed forces, let us pray to the Lord. Lord have mercy!

March 4 1933