James MacGregor Burns rightly can be called the Dean of Roosevelt Biographers. His first volume on Franklin Roosevelt, Roosevelt: The Lion and the Fox (1956), was barely edged out of the 1957 Pulitzer Prize for biography by John F. Kennedy’s Profiles in Courage. Its companion volume, Roosevelt: The Soldier of Freedom (1970), won the 1971 … Continue reading James MacGregor Burns Comes Full Circle
“Declaration of Independence" Crocheted Wall Hanging (MO 2005.298) As the Fourth of July approaches, we celebrate Independence Day with a gift sent to President Roosevelt by a patriotic admirer. This handmade crocheted wall hanging was made by Nellie L. Plummer, a widow from Defiance, Pennsylvania, and sent to FDR in June 1943, just a few … Continue reading From the Museum
One of FDR's favorite foods was his mother Sara Delano Roosevelt's Kedgeree, a hearty rice and fish dish. In case you want to try it yourself at home, here is the recipe. Enjoy this little taste of history! 1 cup cooked flaked fish or crab, lobster, or canned fish 1 cup cooked rice 1/4 cup … Continue reading Found in the Archives
June 22, 1944: FDR signs the G.I. Bill of Rights which offers educational assistance to veterans. Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the G.I. Bill. June 22, 1944 FDR Library Photo Collection. NPx. 64-269. ********** Did you know: On June 26, 1935 FDR issued the executive order establishing the National Youth Administration. On June 30, 1938 FDR … Continue reading This Week in Roosevelt History: June 22-30
June 27, 1958 "HYDE PARK—Since it is impossible to get anything into the Soviet newspapers except their government's own story and explanation, I suppose the Soviet people have to believe that the United States government inspired all the demonstrations at Soviet Embassies over the execution of Imre Nagy and his associates. One can hardly expect, … Continue reading Eleanor Roosevelt – My Day: June 22-30
Silver Cocktail Set (MO 1972.14a-g) and Pernod Absinthe Bottle (MO 1976.331) FDR had a long-standing practice of hosting a pre-dinner cocktail hour in the White House residence during his presidency. It was a time when he could cast aside the burdens of office at the end of the day and relax with close … Continue reading From the Museum
FDR Library Supervisory Archivist Bob Clark visited the construction site of the FDR Four Freedoms Park on June 14th and brought back these photos. The Park, located on the southern tip of Roosevelt Island in the East River, will be an open air park lined with trees and granite markers commemorating important events in the … Continue reading Found in the Archives – Field Trip
June 16, 1929: FDR is the Grand Marshall of his 25th Harvard Reunion. FDR at his 25th Class Anniversary at Harvard. June 16-20, 1929 FDR Library Photo Collection. NPx. 48-22:3701(11). ********** Did you know: On June 16, 1933 FDR departed Washington D.C. for a vacation in Campobello, New Brunswick, Canada. This marked the end of … Continue reading This Week in Roosevelt History: June 15-21
June 16, 1953 "HIROSHIMA, Japan...To arrive in Hiroshima is an emotional experience. Here is where the first A-bomb ever to be dropped on human beings, actually was used. The people of the U.S. believe that the President and our military leaders thought long and carefully before they used this dreaded weapon. We know that while … Continue reading Eleanor Roosevelt – My Day: June 15-21
Crocheted American Flag (MO 1942.200.14) June 14 is Flag Day. On this date in 1777, the “Stars and Stripes” was adopted as the national flag of the United States. Handmade American flags are among the thousands of gifts FDR received from admirers during his presidency. The Museum has sixty-five of these crocheted, knitted, or hand-sewn … Continue reading From the Museum
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