In this issue: FDR's Ties to Hollywood; from Polio to the Presidency; #ArtifactRoadTrip New York; an Upcycling Summer Activity; the Signing of the Social Security Act; and a Bollywood Dancing Workshop at Beatrix Farrand.
FDR loved movies and movie stars. He enjoyed their celebrity, too, and as a shrewd politician, he knew their support and their fame could prove beneficial to his Administration. From New Deal programs to war mobilization, the movies, movie stars, and studio moguls shone a spotlight on his efforts – and him – that served the nation during difficult times. Acting Director William A. Harris highlights evidence of these relationships through a selection of key documents from the Library’s collection.
In the summer of 1921 after contracting polio, Franklin Roosevelt's days as a politician seemed at an end. National Book Critics Circle Award winner James Tobin tracks FDR's journey from his low point to winning the Presidency.
This oil painting, a view of the Hudson River looking north towards the Hudson Highlands by Thomas Benjamin Pope, was presented to Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt by Raymond D. Adolph as a Christmas gift in 1939
What do you have at home that you no longer need or use, but could be repurposed or upcycled to something new and useful? Repurposing things is a great way to save money, recycle, and use your imagination and creative skills.
On August 14, 1935, President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act, a monumental piece of legislation that forever changed the relationship between the federal government and the American people. Visit our interactive online exhibit: Our Plain Duty.
Join us in the garden for energetic and entertaining dancing celebrating the music of popular Indian movie soundtracks. Arobi Hanif is a dancer and Bard graduate who has taught to students of all ages. No experience necessary and all ages welcome! Free admission!
"Whatever our individual circumstances or opportunities, we are all in it, and our spirit is good... and do not let anyone tell you anything different." FDR, Oct 12, 1942, fireside chat.
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