In the early days of World War II in the Philippines, Army nurse Lieutenant Mary "Smitty" Smith (Margaret Sullavan) battles inadequate supplies, Japanese air raids, petty jealousies and a serious bout of malaria.
This is a free public event, but registrationis required to attend in-person.
Encore Presentation: Around the Grounds
September 10, 2025
Unexpected History: FDR’s Gatehouse and Stories from the Library
Shortly after the Library opened to the public on July 4, 1941, construction contractor John McShain offered to build the gatehouse for the sum of $1.00. President Roosevelt gladly accepted. FDR Library Director William Harris takes a look at McShain’s gift to FDR, and the often unnoticed evidence of FDR's years living and working onsite. (Originally broadcast: 11/24/2021. 6:12 min)
Constitution Day Film Screening
September 17, 2025
A More Perfect Union (1989)
Time: 6:00pm ET
Location: Henry A. Wallace Center
James Madison, George Washington, and Benjamin Franklin lead a three-year diplomatic battle that culminates in Philadelphia. There they create a new form of government...one that has since become the standard of freedom and democracy for the rest of the world.
This is a free public event but registration is required to attend in person.
New History Shorts
FDR's Naval Cloak
Why did FDR wear a Naval cloak instead of a more conventional overcoat worn by other modern Presidents? Supervisory Curator Herman Eberhardt looks at one of the greatest treasures of our museum collection.
Sara and Eleanor Roosevelt came from different eras, and sometimes that could lead to conflict, but what they shared in common was their love of FDR. Jeff Urbin gives you the low down in just over 60 seconds.
Signature Moments: Letters from the Famous, the Infamous, and Everyday Americans
9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Now-July 7, 2026
Location: FDR Presidential Library
From Einstein to Earhart, Oppenheimer to Shirley Temple — an extraordinary cast of characters wrote to Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. Signature Moments offers a rare look at these personal exchanges, alongside treasures from FDR’s own archive of historic documents and artifacts. Part of the Library’s America250 celebration. Click hereto learn more.
Regular Library and Museum admission applies to view the exhibit.
Painting of Country School Children
This gouache painting by Mitchell Jamieson of children at recess at a small country school in Dutchess County, NY, was commissioned for FDR by Henry Morgenthau, Jr.
