An Old Tradition, a New Technology: Roosevelt Still Reaching the People

by Jeff Urbin, Education Specialist Franklin Roosevelt held the first of his famous “fireside chats” just days into his presidency thereby demonstrating his understanding of the importance of bringing accurate and unfiltered information directly from the source to the people. Today, with the help of quickly evolving technology, that tradition is being continued and expanded … Continue reading An Old Tradition, a New Technology: Roosevelt Still Reaching the People

The Field Trip is Alive and Well at the Roosevelt Library

By Jeff Urbin, Education Specialist The learning begins as students enter the lobby of the Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum welcomed by the  friendly smile of our nation’s thirty-second president beaming down at them from a larger-than-life photograph. What lies beyond is a museum that brings to life the story of a twelve year presidency … Continue reading The Field Trip is Alive and Well at the Roosevelt Library