Question

President Franklin Roosevelt declared a five-day “bank holiday” to
give bank employees some much needed time off.
give the government time to verify that banks were strong.
remind Americans he was holding “fireside chats” on the radio.
remind Americans the government was starting new construction projects.

Answer 1

Give the government time to verify that banks were strong.

FDR’s five-day bank holiday (March 1933) halted runs, allowed officials to inspect banks, pass the Emergency Banking Act, and reopen only solvent institutions to restore public confidence.