first hundred days
New administration's start
The first hundred days refers to the initial period of a new political leader's term, used as a benchmark for early accomplishments and direction.
The concept originated with Franklin Roosevelt's burst of New Deal legislation in 1933.
Presidents and other executives are now routinely evaluated on what they achieve in this window: The administration pushed through three major bills in its first hundred days.
The timeframe is somewhat arbitrary but has become a standard measure of momentum and political capital.
- honeymoonNewlyweds' celebratory vacation
- presidencyChief executive's office
- FDRDepression-era presidential initials
- RooseveltFamous presidential surname
- fireside chatsInformal presidential broadcasts
inaugural · New Deal · executive orders · executive action · Congress · bipartisan support · legislation · agenda · day one · hit the ground running · transition · mandate · approval rating · reform · crisis · urgency · momentum · promises
- presidencyOval Office, president, Washington, executive branch, veto