January 2, 1951 "HYDE PARK, Monday—I have just had an amusing, anonymous letter, and I am going to reproduce it here because I think it is a good note on which to start the New Year. My correspondent writes: "My dear Mrs. Roosevelt: Don't you think it is a mistake to refer to yourself as … Continue reading Eleanor Roosevelt – My Day: January 1-7
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This Week in Roosevelt History: January 1-7
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).
This Week in Roosevelt History: December 22-31
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).
Eleanor Roosevelt – My Day: December 22-31
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
Eleanor Roosevelt – My Day: December 15-21
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
This Week in Roosevelt History: December 15-21
December 15, 1941: FDR gives a radio address on the 150th Anniversary of the Bill of Rights.
Eleanor Roosevelt – My Day: December 8-14
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
This Week in Roosevelt History: 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.”
“1935 and the Enduring New Deal” Event Photos
Here are some photos from our three 1935 New Deal Public Forums.
This Week in Roosevelt History: December 1-7
December 5, 1933: The 18th Amendment is repealed.
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