Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin Delano Roosevelt was elected to office as president of the United States four times and led the country through the Great Depression and World War II.
Biography of Franklin D. Roosevelt
President Franklin D. Roosevelt led the United States during both the Great Depression and World War II. Paralyzed from the waist down after suffering a bout of polio, Roosevelt overcame his disability and was elected president of the United States an unprecedented four times.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt led the United States during both the Great Depression and World War II. Paralyzed from the waist down after suffering a bout of polio, Roosevelt overcame his disability and was elected president of the United States an unprecedented four times.
Fala: FDR's Favorite Pet
Fala, a cute, black Scottish terrier, was President Franklin D. Roosevelt's constant companion in the last years of his life. Learn more about Fala, including how he became FDR's pet and what happened to Fala once President Roosevelt died.
Fala, a cute, black Scottish terrier, was President Franklin D. Roosevelt's constant companion in the last years of his life. Learn more about Fala, including how he became FDR's pet and what happened to Fala once President Roosevelt died.
FDR Memorial in Washington DC
For the first time in over half a century, a new presidential memorial was built in Washington D.C. Find out more about the 7.5 acre memorial that honors Franklin D. Roosevelt.
For the first time in over half a century, a new presidential memorial was built in Washington D.C. Find out more about the 7.5 acre memorial that honors Franklin D. Roosevelt.
FDR Pictures
A large compilation of photoraphs of Franklin D. Roosevelt, including photos of FDR as a young boy, on a boat, spending time with Eleanor, sitting at his desk, giving speeches, and talking with Winston Churchill.
A large compilation of photoraphs of Franklin D. Roosevelt, including photos of FDR as a young boy, on a boat, spending time with Eleanor, sitting at his desk, giving speeches, and talking with Winston Churchill.
How FDR Changed Thanksgiving
The history of Thanksgiving is eclectic. It began with a three-day feast in 1621, but evolved through the next two centuries. Discover the history of Thanksgiving and find out how FDR tried to change it.
The history of Thanksgiving is eclectic. It began with a three-day feast in 1621, but evolved through the next two centuries. Discover the history of Thanksgiving and find out how FDR tried to change it.