Signature Moments: Letters from the Famous, the Infamous, and Everyday Americans
9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
June 28, 2025-July 7, 2026
Location: FDR Presidential Library
From Einstein to Earhart, Oppenheimer to Shirley Temple—an extraordinary cast of characters wrote or visited 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. But the heart of the exhibit is a new short film that highlights the voices of everyday Americans who wrote to the Roosevelts by the thousands. Their hopes, worries, and words – preserved in the Library – remain just as powerful today. Part of the Library’s America250 celebration. CLICK HERE to learn more.
Regular Library and Museum admission applies to view the exhibit.
Franklin Roosevelt had a lifelong affection for pets, but none is better known than Fala, the Scottish terrier who became his constant companion and a national icon. In this playful take on presidential history, Fala –nicknamed “The Informer” by the White House Secret Service – offers a unique look at life alongside FDR.
This 1777 silhouette of George Washington is attributed to French silhouette artist Jean Millette. Visit the museum to see this item and more American Revolutionary War artifacts on display in our Behind the Scenes area during the first half of July.
The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum presents the next program in its year-long film series “Hollywood Goes to War, 1941-1945” with a screening of MRS. MINIVER (1942) on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. The event will be held in the Henry A. Wallace Center. This is a free public event, but registration is required to attend in-person.
Handmade American Flag
This handmade 48-star American flag was sent to Franklin Roosevelt by Victor J. La Rose of Springfield, Massachusetts. It is crafted from pieces of red, white, and blue tufted cord sewn together, with the edges finished in red and white fringe.
