This past Friday was March 4th, the 78th anniversary of FDR's First Inauguration in 1933. FDR was the last president sworn in on March 4th because the 20th Amendment to the Constitution, which was ratified on January 23, 1933, changed inauguration date from March 4 to January 20. But the amendment did not take effect until October … Continue reading FDR Fun Fact
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This Week in Roosevelt History: March 8-14
March 12, 1933: FDR delivers his first Fireside Chat in which he discusses the banking crisis. *********** Did you know..... On March 9, 1937 FDR explained the Supreme Court reorganization plan during a fireside chat. On March 14, 1942, FDR appealed to state governors to conserve rubber by lowering speed limits.
This Week in Roosevelt History: March 1-7
March 4, 1933: FDR is inaugurated as the 32nd President of the United States. *********** Did you know..... On March 5, 1934, FDR outlined a program to create one million new jobs. He told a Washington audience of business and industrial leaders that the new jobs could be created if a general ten percent increase … Continue reading This Week in Roosevelt History: March 1-7
This Week in Roosevelt History: February 22-29
February 29, 1936: FDR signed amended neutrality resolution. "This amendement prohibited loans or credits to belligerents, but a 'Monroe Doctrine' clause exempted american nations engaged in war with nations outside the western hemisphere." *********** Did you know..... On February 23, 1942, FDR made a fireside chat on war progress. During this fireside chat, a Japanese … Continue reading This Week in Roosevelt History: February 22-29
The Week in Roosevelt History: February 15-21
February 19, 1942: The Tuskegee Airmen, the Army Air Corps’ all African American 100th Pursuit Squadron was activated at Tuskegee Institute. Eleanor Roosevelt at the Tuskegee Institute. March 29, 1941 FDR Library Photo Collection. NPx 48-22:3724(138) *********** Did you know..... On February 15, 1933, there was an assassination attempt on then President-Elect Roosevelt in Miami, … Continue reading The Week in Roosevelt History: February 15-21
This Week in Roosevelt History: February 8-14
February 9, 1935: FDR addressed the Boy Scout of America 25th Anniversary by radio. *********** Did you know..... On February 8, 1933, Roosevelt was officially elected president for his first term
This Week in Roosevelt History: February 1-7
February 4 – 11, 1945: FDR meets with Winston Churchill and Joseph Stalin at the Yalta Conference to discuss post-war ideas and the United Nations. Roosevelt is pictured in a jeep at Saki Airfield on his way to Yalta for the conference with Churchill and Stalin. FDR is speaking to Special Assistant Harry L. Hopkins. … Continue reading This Week in Roosevelt History: February 1-7
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