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.
Eleanor Roosevelt – My Day: August 8-14
August 10, 1944 "HYDE PARK, Wednesday—...Business is desperately important to us now. It should be given every legitimate help because we want the business enterprises of the country to continue to function at top production. We do not want this primarily, however, so that unlimited profits can be made on investments. We want the jobs … Continue reading Eleanor Roosevelt – My Day: August 8-14
This Week in Roosevelt History: August 8-14
August 14, 1935: FDR signs the Social Security Bill into law.
This Week in Roosevelt History: August 1-7
August 6, 1918: FDR finds himself under fire on the Verdun front with General de Haye. FDR at La Citadelle in Verdun, France. August 6, 1918 FDR Library Photo Collection. NPx. 47-96:4802(83).
Eleanor Roosevelt – My Day: August 1-7
August 2, 1938 "PATCHOGUE, N.Y., Monday—...I've also read all of the report and some of the speeches made at the health conference, which was held at Washington during the third week of July. It seems to me that many points of view were presented but that it was perhaps too big a gathering for real … Continue reading Eleanor Roosevelt – My Day: August 1-7
Eleanor Roosevelt – My Day: July 22-31
July 24, 1937 "HYDE PARK, Friday—...I received the other day an appeal from an organization which had as its purpose the removal from all employment of any married women whose husbands earned enough to support them. Who is to say when a man earns enough to support his family? Who is to know, except the … Continue reading Eleanor Roosevelt – My Day: July 22-31
This Week in Roosevelt History: July 22-31
July 24, 1939: FDR transfers the deed of the site for his library to the federal government. ********** 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 Roosevelt Library. Available at www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu, the Estore features everything from a selection … Continue reading This Week in Roosevelt History: July 22-31
This Week in Roosevelt History: July 15-21
July 18, 1940: FDR was nominated for an unprecedented third term as president. ER addressing the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. July 18, 1940 FDR Library Photo Collection. NPx. 69-96. ********** The New Deal Estore is a great place to shop for Roosevelt related books, gifts, and other treasures from the New Deal Store at … Continue reading This Week in Roosevelt History: July 15-21
Eleanor Roosevelt – My Day: July 15-21
July 18, 1940 "NEW YORK, Wednesday—...This is a serious time in our history, not a time for blind partisanship but a time for careful consideration of what the two major political parties have to offer, not only for the service and safety of our own nation, but for the service that may lie ahead of … Continue reading Eleanor Roosevelt – My Day: July 15-21
Eleanor Roosevelt – My Day: July 8-14
July 10, 1956 "NEW YORK—In spite of gray skies, we decided to have the Wiltwyck School picnic Saturday morning. It was not actually raining, as it was on Thursday and Friday, and we hoped it would hold off until after the children had at least eaten their picnic lunch, as they then could go over … Continue reading Eleanor Roosevelt – My Day: July 8-14
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