FDR

In this address to the Civilian Conservations Corps, FDR congratulates the workers for successfully conserving the nation's wilderness.

In this letter from Franklin D. Roosevelt to his doctor in 1924, Roosevelt writes about his polio attack and his symptoms leading up to the attack. He also discusses his treatment and his personal do's and dont's for treating his disease.

March 9, 1937: Responding to criticism about his proposal to restructure the Supreme Court, Roosevelt criticizes conservative judges who blocked important New Deal programs and advocates a restructuring of the judiciary. Ultimately, the President's plan deteriorates, but, nonetheless,…

In 1935-36, the Supreme Court struck down eight of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal programs, including the National Recovery Act (NRA) and the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA). By 1937 the Court was widely regarded by the public as an enemy of working people.

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<p><span class="deck">A private interview with F.D.R. April 7, 1944</span> </p>

<p><span class="deck"><span class="typestyle">It was the first time in history that British sovereigns had come to see what they lost in 1776. George and Franklin, Elizabeth and Eleanor, hit it off like old friends; even Texas congressmen melted under the royal charm. Brewing was a crucial World War II alliance</span> </span></p>

<p>One of FDR's closest aides remembers "the Boss" and a lifetime in politics.</p>

<p><span class="deck">A fine documentary on the Great Depression, an admirable accompanying book, and a truly wretched biography</span></p>

<p><span class="deck">No Chief Executive has ever made it out of the White House without being scalded.</span></p>

<p><span class="deck">The La Follette children grew up in the painful brilliance shed by an illustrious father.</span></p>

<p><span class="deck">How a J. P. Morgan partner and the former Secretary of the Navy defused a revolution just by being good guys</span></p>

<p><span class="deck">Americans won’t choose a president who chides them.</span></p>

<p><span class="deck">FRANCE, BRITAIN, AND THE UNITED STATES ALL WANTED TO OWN MARITIME CANADA. IT’S EASY TO SEE WHY.</span></p>

<p><span class="deck">Why do they usually avoid holding conventions in New York?</span></p>

<p>After 65 years, the archives of FDR’s personal secretary are now open to the public.</p>

<p>She functioned as Franklin Roosvelt's <em>de facto</em> chief-of-staff, yet Missy LeHand's role has been misrepresented and overlooked by historians.</p>

<p>Caught between his campaign for president and his duties as governor, FDR navigated political pressures to force the resignation of New York City’s corrupt mayor, Jimmy Walker.</p>