Religion: Episcopalian Education: Graduated from Harvard College (1903); Attended Columbia Law School Occupation: Public official, lawyer Political Party: Democrat Other Government Positions:
On March 11, Roosevelt signed the Lend-Lease Act empowering the President to lend arms to Britain and the Allies without declaring war on the Axis powers.
On August 14, Roosevelt and British Prime Mister Winston Churchill announced the Atlantic Charter, the ideal goals for the post-war world. The Charter was later confirmed by the rest of the Allied countries.
From the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia, in addition to information on the Presidents themselves, they have first lady and cabinet member biographies, listings of presidential staff and advisers, and timelines detailing significant events in the lives of each administration.
"This site contains political cartoons from the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt. This preservation project is a cooperative venture of the AP Computer Math class and the AP United States History classes at Niskayuna High School."
Located in Washington, D.C., This site had tourist information, insight into the design of the memorial, and the text of the inscriptions throughout the memorial.
Tourist information on Roosevelt's Hyde Park, New York birthplace and boyhood home. Includes information about FDR and links to other Roosevelt tourist spots.
Located in New Brunswick, Canada, this international park is maintained equally by the U.S. and Canada. Roosevelt vacationed here often, fishing, hiking and sailing. Visitor information is available.
Located in Warm Springs, Georgia, this 1932 house was built near the springs Roosevelt hoped would help his polio. While posing for a portrait he suffered a stroke and died. The portrait is on display here.
Roosevelt appointed the first woman, Frances Perkins, to a cabinet position.
Roosevelt held office for over twelve years, longer than any other president. Unless the 22nd amendment is repealed no one will serve longer.
Roosevelt was the first president to fly in an airplane while in office.
Roosevelt was the first president to appear on television when he made a speech at the 1939 New York World's Fair.
Roosevelt was the first president to establish a presidential library.
Roosevelt vetoed more legislation than any other president - 635. Nine of those were overridden.
Roosevelt suffered from polio in 1921, losing the use of his legs.
Quotes:
“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”
“Men are not prisoners of fate, but only prisoners of their own minds.”
“Yours is not the task of making your way in the world, but the task of remaking the world which you will find before you.”
“A good leader can’t get too far ahead of his followers.”
“Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.”
“When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on.”
“The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.”
“I ask you to judge me by the enemies I have made.”
“Yesterday, December seventh, 1941, a date which will live in infamy, the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan. We will gain the inevitable triumph, so help us God.”
“It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something.”
“The truth is found when men are free to pursue it.”
FDR and Al Capone’s Car - a Presidential Story Ep. 24