January 3, 1938: FDR establishes the March of Dimes. The original name for this organization was the National Foundation of Infantile Paralysis. Franklin D. Roosevelt waving a check representing the proceeds from the first Birthday Ball in the White House. February 1, 1934 FDR Library Photo Collection. NPx. 82-71(20).
December 24, 1943, FDR appointed Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower supreme commander of Allied forces as part of Operation Overlord. FDR with Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower at the Teheran Conference. December 7, 1943 FDR Library Photo Collection. NPx. 80-163(15).
December 31, 1948 "NEW YORK, Thursday—...Yesterday I was presented with the "1949 Dime Hat," which was designed and created by Dorothy Gordon to commemorate the new March of Dimes Campaign for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. The brim of the hat is turned up on the left side and under the basket weave of … Continue reading Eleanor Roosevelt – My Day: December 22-31
December 20, 1961 "NEW YORK—What can one woman do to prevent war? This is the question that comes my way in any number of letters these days. In times past, the question usually asked by women was, "How can we best help to defend our nation?" I cannot remember a time when the question on … Continue reading Eleanor Roosevelt – My Day: December 15-21
December 15, 1941: FDR gives a radio address on the 150th Anniversary of the Bill of Rights.
December 8, 1941 "WASHINGTON, Sunday—I was going out in the hall to say goodbye to our cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Adams, and their children, after luncheon, and, as I stepped out of my room, I knew something had happened. All the secretaries were there, two telephones were in use, the senior military aides were … Continue reading Eleanor Roosevelt – My Day: December 8-14
December 8, 1941: FDR addresses Congress asking for an acknowledgement of a state of war against Japan. He declares December 7th “a date which will live in infamy.”
Here are some photos from our three 1935 New Deal Public Forums.
December 5, 1933: The 18th Amendment is repealed.
December 2, 1957 "NEW YORK—People all over the world have been asked to sign a Declaration of Conscience to observe a day of protest against South Africa's apartheid policy. An international committee, composed of more than 150 world leaders from more than 43 nations, has designated Human Rights Day, December 10, as this worldwide day … Continue reading Eleanor Roosevelt – My Day: December 1-7
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