April 11, 1960 "NEW YORK—It is a good thing that the Senate has finally passed the civil rights bill after an eight-week fight, with 42 Democrats and 29 Republicans in favor. This is only the second civil rights legislation to pass the Senate since the Reconstruction Era. The first civil rights act of 1957 was … Continue reading Eleanor Roosevelt – My Day: April 8-14
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This Week in Roosevelt History: April 8-15
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) ********** The New Deal Estore is … Continue reading This Week in Roosevelt History: April 8-15
Lecture this Sunday, April 11th
Sunday, April 11, 2010 Lecture: Mel Marmer Baseball and the Presidency Location: Henry A. Wallace Center Time: 2:00 p.m. The FDR Presidential Library will host a special lecture with Mel Marmer at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 11, 2010 entitled Baseball and the Presidency. Mr. Marmer will present slides throughout the program and take questions … Continue reading Lecture this Sunday, April 11th
This Week in Roosevelt History: 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. ********** The … Continue reading This Week in Roosevelt History: April 1-7
Eleanor Roosevelt – My Day: April 1-7
April 3, 1958 "NEW YORK—The Soviet Union's announcement that it will stop all nuclear testing was, of course, a diplomatic triumph that will advance the Soviet states in the eyes of the uncommitted nations who dread war and want to see steps taken to prevent it. Why our government could not have brought nuclear testing … Continue reading Eleanor Roosevelt – My Day: April 1-7
This Week in Roosevelt History: March 22-31
March 22, 1933: FDR delivers a message to Congress on unemployment relief and the creation of the Civilian Conservation Corps. ********** The New Deal Estore is a great place to shop for Roosevelt related books, gifts, and other treasures from the New Deal Store at the Roosevelt Library. Available at www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu, the Estore features everything … Continue reading This Week in Roosevelt History: March 22-31
Eleanor Roosevelt – My Day: March 22-31
March 26, 1960 "HYDE PARK—We have all been very much upset by the situation in South Africa. But equally upsetting has been the news from Alabama, where nine college students were 01expelled from school for their sit-down strike. A visitor came to tell me that when a sympathy strike was attempted on behalf of these … Continue reading Eleanor Roosevelt – My Day: March 22-31
This Week in Roosevelt History: March 15-21
March 17, 1905: FDR and ER are married in New York City by President Theodore Roosevelt. Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt at "Algonac" in Newburgh, NY. May 7, 1905 FDR Library Photo Collection. NPx 63-536. Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt pictured shortly after their marriage in March 1905. March 1905 FDR Library Photo Collection. NPx 62-41.
Eleanor Roosevelt – My Day: March 15-21
March 20, 1941 "WASHINGTON, Wednesday —...Sometimes I think a few people are becoming a trifle hysterical. To bear this out, I shall quote here a few lines from a letter which I have just received from a lady. There is nothing peculiar about this letter. The writer just assails the President and the present Administration … Continue reading Eleanor Roosevelt – My Day: March 15-21
Eleanor Roosevelt – My Day: March 8-14
March 13, 1937 "ALVA, Okla., Friday—While I was speaking this morning my eldest son called me all the way from Washington. The story which has seemed to be of greatest interest to everyone out here had reached Washington and they were worried! It was too bad that it was not absolutely accurate for it caused … Continue reading Eleanor Roosevelt – My Day: March 8-14
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