Both the FDR Presidential Library and the Home of FDR National Historic Site hosted more than 3000 visitors over Memorial Day Weekend at a series of public programs and events. The weekend kicked off with a full audience at the Library's annual USO Show on Friday night. Attendees were treated to an evening of entertainment … Continue reading Public Programs News & Events
Memorial Day celebrations in the United States began after the Civil War to commemorate the lives of those lost during the war. During FDR's presidency, Decoration Day honored the lives of all Americans who had died in military service for the United States. The name of the holiday was officially changed to Memorial Day in … Continue reading Franklin D. Roosevelt Day by Day – May
The Library hosted a lively discussion on civil rights on April 11. Supervisory Archivist Bob Clark welcomed the audience and Michael McCoy, assistant professor of history at SUNY Orange led an hour-long panel discussion on civility and democracy in America as it relates to civil rights issues. The program was part of the "Fireplace Lounge … Continue reading Public Programs News and Events
The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum and the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historical Site will host a series of public events over Memorial Day Weekend beginning Friday, May 28 through Monday, May 31, 2010. These events are: USO Show Friday, May 28, 2010 Location: Henry A. Wallace Center Time: 7:00 p.m. … Continue reading Memorial Day Weekend Events
May 30, 1938 "HYDE PARK, Sunday—...Tomorrow, Monday, May 30th, is Decoration Day and long processions wending their way to the various churchyards to hold ceremonies decorating the graves of those men who have made the supreme sacrifice in past wars will remind us of those who have died for this country. Only a little over … Continue reading Eleanor Roosevelt – My Day: May 22-31
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