Thursday, November 18, 2010 National Issues Forum: Economic Security: How Should We Take Charge of Our Future? Location: Henry A. Wallace Center Time: 7:00 p.m. In collaboration with the National Issues Forums Institute (NIFI) and the Kettering Foundation, the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum will host a public discussion on economic security on … Continue reading National Issues Forum – Economic Security: How Should We Take Charge of Our Future?
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Public Forum this Sunday
Sunday, October 24, 2010 1935 AND THE ENDURING NEW DEAL: The Works Progress Administration and the Rural Electrification Administration Location: Henry A. Wallace Center Time: 2:00 p.m. In honor of the 75th anniversary of the enactment of the Social Security Act, the Works Progress Administration, the National Labor Relations Act, and the Rural Electrification Administration, … Continue reading Public Forum this Sunday
New Exhibit at the FDR Library!
The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum presents: “OUR PLAIN DUTY”: FDR and AMERICA’S SOCIAL SECURITY A Special Exhibition Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of Social Security Exhibit opens Sunday, August 15, 2010. For more information about the exhibit, click here.
Roosevelt Reading Festival Pictures
Here are some pictures from the Roosevelt Reading Festival, held on June 19th. To see pictures from some of our past events, check out the Experience our Events page on our website.
Roosevelt Reading Festival – This Saturday!
The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum will host its seventh annual Roosevelt Reading Festival on Saturday, June 19, 2010. Allan Nevins Professor of History at Columbia University Alan Brinkley, author of "Franklin Delano Roosevelt" (Oxford, 2009), will deliver the afternoon keynote address. The Reading Festival will be held in the Henry A. Wallace … Continue reading Roosevelt Reading Festival – This Saturday!
Library Renovation
Renovation of the FDR Presidential Library and Museum has begun! For information and updates about the renovation project check out the renovation page on our website.
Memorial Day Weekend Events
The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum and the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historical Site will host a series of public events over Memorial Day Weekend beginning Friday, May 28 through Monday, May 31, 2010. These events are: USO Show Friday, May 28, 2010 Location: Henry A. Wallace Center Time: 7:00 p.m. … Continue reading Memorial Day Weekend Events
Talk and Book Signing this Thursday, April 15th
Talk & Book Signing: Robert Klara FDR’s Funeral Train Location: Henry A. Wallace Center Time: 7:00 p.m. The FDR Presidential Library will host an author talk and book signing at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 15, 2010 with Robert Klara. Mr. Klara is the author of FDR’s Funeral Train. Free public event. For information call … Continue reading Talk and Book Signing this Thursday, April 15th
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
President’s Day Weekend Events
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library President’s Day Weekend Events Showcase FDR’s Hobbies: FDR’s OWN PLOTLINE MAKES THE BIG SCREEN: THE PRESIDENT’S MYSTERY (1936) and DOCUMENTS ON DISPLAY: PRESIDENTIAL AUTOGRAPHS Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. HYDE PARK, NY -- The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum will host an afternoon of President’s Day … Continue reading President’s Day Weekend Events