In this issue: Marian Anderson and the Roosevelts; The Untold Story of the Woman Who Helped Win World War II; Mourning US Presidents Since Washington; the 90th Anniversary of FDR's First Hundred Days; #FDRtheCollector a 17th Century Sketch Purchased on Honeymoon; Ninety Years of Raising a Toast; Unemployment Lines and Beer Parades.
Opera singer and civil rights pioneer Marian Anderson made history with groundbreaking achievements in musical performance. Many wonderful items from the archives document her legacy as a key figure of the 20th century, and her special relationship with the Roosevelts.
The Confidante: The Untold Story of the Woman Who Helped Win WWII and Shape Modern America
Author Christopher C. Gorham talks with FDR Director William Harris about Anna Rosenberg, dubbed by Life Magazine as "the most important woman in the American government." This is a free public event, but registration is required.
*Local health metrics permitting.
Mourning the Presidents: Loss and Legacy in American Culture
In conversation with FDR Director William Harris, contributor David B. Woolner examines how different generations and communities of Americans have eulogized and remembered US presidents since George Washington's death in 1799.
This year marks the 90th anniversary of FDR's First Hundred Days. In this program, author Anthony J. Badger explores those first one hundred days, recounting the record number of bills that FDR sent to Congress as well as the beginning of the New Deal. (Video: 43:21 minutes)
FDR bought this 17th century pen and ink sketch by French artist Claude Lorrain at a print shop in Nancy, France, in August 1905 while on his honeymoon with Eleanor.
For 90 years now we've been able to drink a beer in honor of the Cullen–Harrison Act, signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on March 22, 1933, and allowing the sale of beer and wine (although the act would not take effect until April 7). Our Digital Artifact Collection has several prohibition-related items you can view in celebration.
"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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