June 16, 1953 "HIROSHIMA, Japan...To arrive in Hiroshima is an emotional experience. Here is where the first A-bomb ever to be dropped on human beings, actually was used. The people of the U.S. believe that the President and our military leaders thought long and carefully before they used this dreaded weapon. We know that while … Continue reading Eleanor Roosevelt – My Day: June 15-21
Tag: World War II
Found in the Archives
June 10th marks the anniversary of FDR's famous "stab-in-the-back" speech, delivered June 10, 1940 at the University of Virginia commencement. The speech originally was to be a typical commencement address, made more special by the fact that FDR's son Franklin Jr. was graduating with his law degree. Although war had broken out the previous year, … Continue reading Found in the Archives
From the Museum
"The Five Sullivan Brothers" Poster (MO 2005.13.40.52.1) On November 13, 1942, the USS Juneau, a light cruiser, was attacked and sunk during the battle for control of the island of Guadalcanal. On board the vessel were the five Sullivan brothers of Waterloo, Iowa: George Thomas - 27, Gunner's Mate Second Class Francis "Frank" Henry … Continue reading From the Museum
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. ********** Did you know: On … Continue reading This Week in Roosevelt History: April 15-21
This Week in Roosevelt History: February 1-7
February 4 – 11, 1945: FDR meets with Winston Churchill and Joseph Stalin at the Yalta Conference to discuss post-war ideas and the United Nations. Roosevelt is pictured in a jeep at Saki Airfield on his way to Yalta for the conference with Churchill and Stalin. FDR is speaking to Special Assistant Harry L. Hopkins. … Continue reading This Week in Roosevelt History: February 1-7
Eleanor Roosevelt – My Day: September 1-7
September 2, 1939 "HYDE PARK, Friday—At 5:00 o'clock this morning our telephone rang and it was the President in Washington to tell me the sad news that Germany had invaded Poland and that her planes were bombing Polish cities. He told me that Hitler was about to address the Reichstag, so we turned on the … Continue reading Eleanor Roosevelt – My Day: September 1-7
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.
This Week in Roosevelt History: February 1-7
February 4 – 11, 1945: FDR meets with Winston Churchill and Joseph Stalin at the Yalta Conference to discuss post-war ideas and the United Nations. Roosevelt is pictured in a jeep at Saki Airfield on his way to Yalta for the conference with Churchill and Stalin. FDR is speaking to Special Assistant Harry L. Hopkins. … Continue reading This Week in Roosevelt History: February 1-7
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