July 10, 1934: FDR became the first president to travel to South America while in office. FDR - with three others in Panama, standing on gangplank with ship in rear. July 11, 1934 FDR Library Photo Collection. NPx. 48-22:3660(35). ********** Did you know: On July 11, 1936 FDR spoke at the dedication of the Triborough … Continue reading This Week in Roosevelt History: July 8-14
July 2, 1932: FDR accepts the Democratic Party nomination for president at the convention in Chicago; declaring “a New Deal for the American people.” Franklin D. Roosevelt en route from Albany to Chicago to address the Democratic National Convention and accept the nomination for President. July 2, 1932 FDR Library Photo Collection. NPx. 61-238. … Continue reading This Week in Roosevelt History: July 1-7
June 22, 1944: FDR signs the G.I. Bill of Rights which offers educational assistance to veterans. Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the G.I. Bill. June 22, 1944 FDR Library Photo Collection. NPx. 64-269. ********** Did you know: On June 26, 1935 FDR issued the executive order establishing the National Youth Administration. On June 30, 1938 FDR … Continue reading This Week in Roosevelt History: June 22-30
June 16, 1929: FDR is the Grand Marshall of his 25th Harvard Reunion. FDR at his 25th Class Anniversary at Harvard. June 16-20, 1929 FDR Library Photo Collection. NPx. 48-22:3701(11). ********** Did you know: On June 16, 1933 FDR departed Washington D.C. for a vacation in Campobello, New Brunswick, Canada. This marked the end of … Continue reading This Week in Roosevelt History: June 15-21
June 11, 1939: FDR hosts a hot dog picnic at Top Cottage for King George IV and Queen Elizabeth of England. ********** Did you know: On June 12, 1939 FDR addressed the graduating class of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY. On June 10, 1940, FDR issued a proclamation of neutrality in the … Continue reading This Week in Roosevelt History: June 8-14
June 6, 1944: FDR announces the D-Day invasion. Click here to listen to the D-Day prayer on our website. ********** Did you know: On June 2, 1938 FDR addressed the graduating class of the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD. On June 5, 1942 FDR signed a joint resolution of a state of war … Continue reading This Week in Roosevelt History: June 1-7
May 27, 1935: The Supreme Court declares the National Industrial Recovery Act unconstitutional. ********** Did you know: On May 28, 1934 FDR reviewed the fleet off the entrance to the New York harbor while aboard the USS Indianapolis. The fleet consisted of 81 warships, a naval line that stretched for 12 miles, which took 90 … Continue reading This Week in Roosevelt History: May 22-31
May 18, 1933: The Tennessee Valley Authority was created. Laborers at work in Tennessee Valley Authority forest tree nursery at Muscle Shoals, Alabama. FDR Library Photo Collection. NPx. 53-227(1850). ********** 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 … Continue reading This Week in Roosevelt History: May 15-21
May 11, 1935: FDR creates the Rural Electrification Administration to bring electricity to isolated rural areas not serviced by private utilities. Rural Electrification Admin (REA): lineman working on pole as farmer watches. FDR Library Photo Collection. NPx. 63-295. ********** Did you know: On May 10, 1939, FDR participated by radio in the dedication of the … Continue reading This Week in Roosevelt History: May 8-14
May 6, 1935: The Works Progress Administration opened its doors and began sending unemployed Americans back to work. WPA Theatre worker 1935 FDR Library Photo Collection. NPx. 48-49:1(262). ********** Did you know: On May 4, 1941, FDR dedicated the birthplace of Woodrow Wilson in Staunton, Virginia as a national shrine.
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