Franklin D. Roosevelt Commemorative Stamp Cover (MO 1950.101.7) In the early afternoon of April 12, 1945, just 83 days into his fourth term of office, President Roosevelt died suddenly from a massive cerebral hemorrhage in his cottage at the presidential retreat in Warm Springs, Georgia. The President’s casket was placed on a funeral train that carried … Continue reading From the Museum
April 12, 2011 marks the 66th Anniversary of the death of FDR. *********************************************************** In April 1945, America and its allies were nearing victory in World War II. In Europe, Germany was on the brink of defeat, while in the Pacific plans for the invasion of Japan were underway. Three long years of wartime leadership took … Continue reading 66th Anniversary of the passing of FDR
April 12, 1945: FDR dies in Warm Springs, Georgia. Franklin D. Roosevelt's funeral service in the East Room of the White House. April 14, 1945 FDR Library Photo Collection. NPx. 72-18:422 Franklin D. Roosevelt's funeral at Hyde Park, New York. April 15, 1945 FDR Library Photo Collection. NPx. 77-144(1) ********** Did you know: On April … Continue reading This Week in Roosevelt History: April 8-15
April 14, 1939 "WASHINGTON, Thursday—Yesterday afternoon I received the new Ambassador from Brazil and his wife, and the new Ambassador from Venezuela and his wife. As we sat and talked, I suddenly realized how much all our minds run in the same direction these days. For, before very long, we were talking of the situation … Continue reading Eleanor Roosevelt – My Day: April 8-14
On April 10, 1933, FDR proposed the Tennessee Valley Authority to Congress. The TVA was one of the largest New Deal projects, building dams, reservoirs and electrical stations across several Southern states. It brought affordable power and jobs to millions. FDR's Message to Congress Suggesting the Tennessee Valley Authority. TVA: The sole water supply of this section … Continue reading Roosevelt Fact
Civilian Conservation Corps Ring (MO 1969.141) Franklin Roosevelt was deeply troubled by high unemployment rates among America’s youth during the Great Depression. Shortly after taking office in 1933, he personally devised the idea for the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), a program to put young men aged 17-24 —many from urban areas—to work on conservation projects … Continue reading From the Museum
April 6, 1962 "ST. LOUIS...On April 9 the Children's Bureau of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare will celebrate its 50th year of service to the nation's children. I can remember well the hard work on the part of many women that went into the establishment of this agency. It was the feeling of … Continue reading Eleanor Roosevelt – My Day: April 1-7
April 5, 1933: Issues executive order establishing the Civilian Conservation Corps. FDR - having lunch while visiting Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp, Co. 350, at Big Meadows, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia. L-r: General Malone, Louis Howe, Harold Ickes, Robert Fechner, FDR, Henry Wallace, Rexford Tugwell. August 12, 1933 FDR Library Photo Collection. NPx. 54-499. ********** Did … Continue reading This Week in Roosevelt History: April 1-7
On April 3, 1929, FDR delivered his first radio address as NY governor to report to the people on the legislature's work. This speech was the fore-runner of his later Fireside Chats, and in it he attacked Republicans for not living up to their campaign platform promises. For some excerpts from that radio address: 4-3-1929 Radio Address
Two 1940 All-Star Game Baseballs (MO 1941.12.49.1&2) "Baseball has been called the national pastime and rightly so because it stands for the fair play, clean living and good sportsmanship which are our national heritage. That is why it has such a warm place in our hearts." -Franklin D. Roosevelt, August 5, 1936. As Major League … Continue reading From the Museum
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