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
FDR's PINKY RING We often get asked for details about FDR's famous pinky ring, so here's the 4-1-1. The ring that Roosevelt wore on his left hand pinky finger was made of gold with a bloodstone center. The stone was engraved with the Roosevelt Family crest, and the inside of the band was engraved with … Continue reading Found in the Archives
Figurine of Huckleberry Finn (MO 1971.49.11) Outdoor picnics were one of Eleanor Roosevelt’s favorite activities. In 1933, a large stone picnic fireplace was constructed at Val-Kill, her retreat in Hyde Park. The outdoor grill was used to cook hot dogs, hamburgers, and other foods for family, friends, and famous visitors, including Shirley Temple and … Continue reading From the Museum
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
July 3, 1945 "HYDE PARK, Monday—Last week I went to the office of the American Federation for the Blind to receive the resolution which their board had passed and which Miss Helen Keller wanted to present to me personally. It was a resolution commemorating my husband's services as honorary chairman. As I stood and listened … Continue reading Eleanor Roosevelt – My Day: July 1-7
Happy 70th Birthday, FDR Library!!!!! On June 30, 1941, President Roosevelt stood in the courtyard of his presidential library and opened it to the public for the first time. Among the guests in the courtyard were his mother Sara Delano Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt, and members of the Norwegian Royal Family who had fled to America … Continue reading Found in the Archives: Happy Birthday FDR Library!
James MacGregor Burns rightly can be called the Dean of Roosevelt Biographers. His first volume on Franklin Roosevelt, Roosevelt: The Lion and the Fox (1956), was barely edged out of the 1957 Pulitzer Prize for biography by John F. Kennedy’s Profiles in Courage. Its companion volume, Roosevelt: The Soldier of Freedom (1970), won the 1971 … Continue reading James MacGregor Burns Comes Full Circle
“Declaration of Independence" Crocheted Wall Hanging (MO 2005.298) As the Fourth of July approaches, we celebrate Independence Day with a gift sent to President Roosevelt by a patriotic admirer. This handmade crocheted wall hanging was made by Nellie L. Plummer, a widow from Defiance, Pennsylvania, and sent to FDR in June 1943, just a few … Continue reading From the Museum
One of FDR's favorite foods was his mother Sara Delano Roosevelt's Kedgeree, a hearty rice and fish dish. In case you want to try it yourself at home, here is the recipe. Enjoy this little taste of history! 1 cup cooked flaked fish or crab, lobster, or canned fish 1 cup cooked rice 1/4 cup … Continue reading Found in the Archives
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
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