In this issue: Screening of Saul & Ruby's Holocaust Survivor Band; Becoming FDR Author Event with Jonathan Darman; Jeff Urbin Looks at the Origins of Civic Holidays; Uniting America Author Event with Peter Shinkle; FDR's Birthday Party with Cake; #FDRtheCollector Mexican American War Edition; Eleanor and the PTA.
After retirement, Holocaust survivors Saul Dreier and Reuwen Sosnowicz form a klezmer band and perform around the world in memory of those who perished. An International Holocaust Remembrance Day film screening.
Journalist and historian Jonathan Darman examines how midlife infection from the polio virus upended Franklin Roosevelt's life, transformed his character, and created his powers as an inspiring and compassionate leader. Book signing to follow.
Our Federal holidays mean so much more than the Bar-B-Qs and discount sales that have come to mark their celebration. FDR Library Education Specialist Jeffrey Urbin discusses the origins and importance of some of our most enjoyed, yet misunderstood, Civic Holidays.
Author Peter Schinkle'e new book examines FDR's appointment of Henry Stimson to Secretary of War, and how Hoover's former Secretary of State helped forge the bipartisan relationship at the center of America’s confrontation with global fascism.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. PRESIDENT
You're Invited to FDR's Birthday
Rose Garden & Wallace Center
January 30, 2023
3pm
The National Park Service will hold a Rose Garden Ceremony to commemorate Franklin Roosevelt's Birthday. Following the ceremony, the FDR Presidential Library will invite attendees to return to the Wallace Center for birthday cake and refreshments. Free public event.
And Presents Too!
Visit the Museum over the next week to see a behind-the-scenes display of birthday presents given to FDR.
In 1930, FDR purchased this sketchbook of illustrations of the 1840s war with Mexico by William H. Meyers. "The very dearth of adequate contemporary literature adds much to the historical value of Gunner Meyers’ brush."
In her January 24, 1956, My Day column, Eleanor Roosevelt would write, "I feel that the PTA is one of the most important organizations in the country, primarily because it can wield the greatest influence on our future because of its close touch with the children of our country."
"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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