Remember the First Ladies explores the evolving role of the First Lady in American history. Through biographical and thematic chapters, it highlights their contributions to politics, society, and life in the White House from Martha Washington to Dr. Jill Biden.
David B. Woolner, historian and author of The Last 100 Days: FDR at War and at Peace, speaks with Library Director William Harris on "Life and Legacy: Remembering FDR, 80 Years On" to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Franklin Roosevelt's death.
The Hevreh Ensemble performs compositions with varied instrumentation including Cherokee Native American flutes, clarinet, bass clarinet, oboe, English horn, and world percussion. They will be joined by guests artists that include the talented young composer and flutist, Tiffany Zhao and renowned pianist, Renee Briggs.
In four sessions, authors of recently-published books on Hudson Valley history will present author talks followed by book signings. Featured authors include Christopher Cring, Michael McGurty, John W. Barry and Debra Bruno.
On April 12, 1945 Franklin Roosevelt died of a stroke setting off a chain of events, large and small, that would be felt around the world and through the decades that followed. Join FDR Library Education Specialist Jeffrey Urbin to explore some of these events from the bedside of the President's Warm Springs cottage to the committee rooms of the United Nations.
(Originally broadcast April 12, 2023; 55:00 minutes)
Possibly a ledger drawing, this early 19th century watercolor was presented to Eleanor Roosevelt (likely in 1940) by siblings Jim Little Turtle and Pat Rolling Cloud of the Shawnee Tribe in Pennsylvania.
More than a Moment for the Nation: The Presidential Funeral of FDR
FDR was laid to rest at his Springwood estate on April 15, 1945, after a massive four-day funeral spanning multiple states. Though he had outlined his burial wishes, his death unexpectedly reshaped presidential funeral traditions.
"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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