In this issue: Author Rebecca Brenner Graham on Frances Perkins' role saving refugees; Jan 30 birthday celebration with cake; President Roosevelt's four inaugurals; Calling WAAC; FDR's historical inauguration materials.
A new narrative of the first woman to serve in a President’s cabinet reveals the full, never-before-told story of Frances Perkins' compassion and determination to help those in desperate need despite significant political obstacles.
Free public event. Registration is not required for in-person attendance.
The National Park Service will hold a Rose Garden Ceremony to commemorate Franklin Roosevelt's Birthday. Afterwards the FDR Presidential Library invites attendees to return to the Wallace Center for birthday cake and refreshments.
Taking a look back at FDR's unprecedented four presidential inaugurals, Supervisory Curator Herman Eberhardt explores historic artifacts, documents, photographs, and film from the inaugural ceremonies of 1933, 1937, 1941, and 1945.
(Originally broadcast January 20, 2021; 27:38 minutes)
On May 15, 1942, FDR signed a bill establishing the Women’s Auxiliary Army Corps (WAAC). In July 1943 the Corps was renamed the Women’s Army Corps (WAC). More than 150,000 women served in the Army during World War II.
Franklin D. Roosevelt was the only American President elected and inaugurated four times. Here is a gallery of historical inauguration materials housed at the FDR Presidential Library & Museum.
"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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