May 2, 1947 "HYDE PARK, Thursday—...The other day, I received from Sir Carl Berendsen a most beautiful wooden case made by disabled veterans of New Zealand. Of every variety of New Zealand wood, it contains three drawers. In one of them there was a bound collection of photographs taken during my visit to New Zealand … Continue reading Eleanor Roosevelt – My Day: May 1-7
Eleanor Roosevelt – My Day: April 22-30
April 24, 1950 "HYDE PARK, Sunday—...Finally there is a new collection of Edwin Markham's poems, collected and arranged by Charles L. Wallace. I believe all of us should occasionally sit down and read our own poets, especially those who reflect the spirit of the United States. Two of Markham's little verses deserve, I think, to … Continue reading Eleanor Roosevelt – My Day: April 22-30
This Week in Roosevelt History: April 22-30
April 27, 1937: The nation’s first Social Security checks were distributed. Social Security poster of a woman leaning on a fence post. FDR Library Photo Collection. NPx. 53-227(1733). ********** 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 … Continue reading This Week in Roosevelt History: April 22-30
This Week in Roosevelt History: April 15-21
April 18, 1942: An air squadron from the USS Hornet led by Lt. Col. James H. Doolittle raided Tokyo and other Japanese cities. President Roosevelt bestows Congressional Medal of Honor on Brigadier General James Doolittle for a successful raid on Tokyo. May 19, 1942 FDR Library Photo Collection. NPx. 65-696.
Eleanor Roosevelt – My Day: April 15-21
April 17, 1945 "WASHINGTON, Monday—When you have lived for a long time in close contact with the loss and grief which today pervades the world, any personal sorrow seems to be lost in the general sadness of humanity. For a long time, all hearts have been heavy for every serviceman sacrificed in the war. There … Continue reading Eleanor Roosevelt – My Day: April 15-21
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
Eleanor Roosevelt – My Day: April 8-14
April 11, 1960 "NEW YORK—It is a good thing that the Senate has finally passed the civil rights bill after an eight-week fight, with 42 Democrats and 29 Republicans in favor. This is only the second civil rights legislation to pass the Senate since the Reconstruction Era. The first civil rights act of 1957 was … Continue reading Eleanor Roosevelt – My Day: April 8-14
This Week in Roosevelt History: April 8-15
April 12, 1945: FDR dies in Warm Springs, Georgia. Franklin D. Roosevelt's funeral service in the East Room of the White House. April 14, 1945 FDR Library Photo Collection. NPx. 72-18:422 Franklin D. Roosevelt's funeral at Hyde Park, New York. April 15, 1945 FDR Library Photo Collection. NPx. 77-144(1) ********** The New Deal Estore is … Continue reading This Week in Roosevelt History: April 8-15
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
This Week in Roosevelt History: April 1-7
April 5, 1933: Issues executive order establishing the Civilian Conservation Corps. FDR - having lunch while visiting Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp, Co. 350, at Big Meadows, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia. L-r: General Malone, Louis Howe, Harold Ickes, Robert Fechner, FDR, Henry Wallace, Rexford Tugwell. August 12, 1933 FDR Library Photo Collection. NPx. 54-499. ********** The … Continue reading This Week in Roosevelt History: April 1-7
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