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
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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
This Week in Roosevelt History: June 22-30
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. ********** The New Deal Estore is a great place to shop for Roosevelt related books, gifts, and other treasures from the New Deal … Continue reading This Week in Roosevelt History: June 22-30
This Week in Roosevelt History: June 8-15
June 11, 1939: FDR hosts a hot dog picnic at Top Cottage for King George IV and Queen Elizabeth of England.
This Week in Roosevelt History: June 1-7
June 6, 1944: FDR announces the D-Day invasion.
This Week in Roosevelt History: May 8-14
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.
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
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
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
This Week in Roosevelt History: March 22-31
March 22, 1933: FDR delivers a message to Congress on unemployment relief and the creation of the Civilian Conservation Corps. ********** 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 … Continue reading This Week in Roosevelt History: March 22-31
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