[dmzTahoe]

I think the fireside angle was meant more for American public sitting at home in front of the fireplace listening to the radio. That would make more sense than FDR sitting by a fireplace

[ProtectOurFreedom]

True. People truly did sit by their own home fireplaces back then.

[Veto!]

You’re right. We did sit in our living rooms to listen, perhaps in front of the fireplace.