how many americans were unemployed whe fdr took office
When Roosevelt took the oath of office on March 4, 1933, America lay in the depths of the Depression. Between 12 million and 15 million Americans, about 25 percent of the work force, were unemployed.Millions of people had lost their life's savings. Many had lost their homes and lived in makeshift shacks.etween 12 million and 15 million Americans, about 25 percent of the work force, were unemployed. Millions of people had lost their life's savings. Many had lost their homes and lived in makeshift shacks.