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Tragic Transition Part II
For President Hoover the worst of the Great Depression struck during the final two weeks of his administration, when the nation's banking system collapsed. But why this tragic climax. Hoover and his historians say it was fear of the unknown -- FDR!
bank run • bank failure • gold standard • currency • politics
For President Hoover the worst of the Great Depression struck during the final two weeks of his administration, when the nation's banking system collapsed. But why this tragic climax. Hoover and his historians say it was fear of the unknown -- FDR!
bank run • bank failure • gold standard • currency • politics
ELECTION SURPRISES: FDR's 1936 RE-ELECTION
In 1936, Frankling Roosevelt's re-election did not appear certain to everyone. Some experts predicted he would lose. See why in this article.
president • landon • roosevelt • fdr • democratic
In 1936, Frankling Roosevelt's re-election did not appear certain to everyone. Some experts predicted he would lose. See why in this article.
president • landon • roosevelt • fdr • democratic
F.D.R.
After the outbreak of World War I Roosevelt became a strong supporter of preparedness for war, a direct contrast to his country's isolationist policies. By 1940 overt defense preparations and "all aid short of war" to the European Allies were underway.
usa • president • roosevelt • wwii • war
After the outbreak of World War I Roosevelt became a strong supporter of preparedness for war, a direct contrast to his country's isolationist policies. By 1940 overt defense preparations and "all aid short of war" to the European Allies were underway.
usa • president • roosevelt • wwii • war
FDR's Press Conferences
The President of the United States sits at his desk while Washington reporters gather around asking him questions. Fiction? No, FDR presided over 998 of these press conferences.
fdr • the press • washington press corps • white house • press secretary
The President of the United States sits at his desk while Washington reporters gather around asking him questions. Fiction? No, FDR presided over 998 of these press conferences.
fdr • the press • washington press corps • white house • press secretary
FDR, Churchill and Goldfish
A chance stop at a roadside stand had Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and George Marshall talking about goldfish rather than planning how to fight World War II.
franklin delano roosevelt • winston churchill • general george marshall • goldfish farming • frederick county
A chance stop at a roadside stand had Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and George Marshall talking about goldfish rather than planning how to fight World War II.
franklin delano roosevelt • winston churchill • general george marshall • goldfish farming • frederick county
Christmas 1941
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor was a current event when Christmas Arrived in 1941. Take a glimpse of the first Yuletide of World War II America.
christmas • war • soldiers • sailors • marines
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor was a current event when Christmas Arrived in 1941. Take a glimpse of the first Yuletide of World War II America.
christmas • war • soldiers • sailors • marines
Comparing Barack Obama to Franklin D. Roosevelt
America's 32nd president, Franklin Roosevelt, tackled the Great Depression with his New Deal approach. Will Barack Obama, the president-elect, become the new FDR?
barack obama • franklin d. roosevelt • u.s. presidents • u.s. economy • the new deal
America's 32nd president, Franklin Roosevelt, tackled the Great Depression with his New Deal approach. Will Barack Obama, the president-elect, become the new FDR?
barack obama • franklin d. roosevelt • u.s. presidents • u.s. economy • the new deal
The Third Term
President George Washington set a precedent that lasted almost a century and a half. Then came World War II and FDR.
third term • fdr • wendell willkie • conventions • chicago
President George Washington set a precedent that lasted almost a century and a half. Then came World War II and FDR.
third term • fdr • wendell willkie • conventions • chicago
Great Scot
During the 1944 presidential campaign President Roosevelt needed to reassure his backers that the old campaigner was still in top form. He used a hall full of Teamsters and the smallest member of his family to prove that he was still the champ.
scotch terrier • commander in chief • sailors • naval ships • political campaign
During the 1944 presidential campaign President Roosevelt needed to reassure his backers that the old campaigner was still in top form. He used a hall full of Teamsters and the smallest member of his family to prove that he was still the champ.
scotch terrier • commander in chief • sailors • naval ships • political campaign
The New York of the Roosevelts
Come with me to the Empire State to see the haunts of some remarkable cousins who became outstanding leaders of the 20th Century.
theodore roosevelt • franklin d. roosevelt • eleanor roosevelt • hyde park • val-kill
Come with me to the Empire State to see the haunts of some remarkable cousins who became outstanding leaders of the 20th Century.
theodore roosevelt • franklin d. roosevelt • eleanor roosevelt • hyde park • val-kill
Politicians With Disabilities
"You've said it yourself a million times. If there had been a TV in every living room sixty years ago, this country does not elect a man in a wheelchair."
disability • amputee • politician • fdr • vietnam
"You've said it yourself a million times. If there had been a TV in every living room sixty years ago, this country does not elect a man in a wheelchair."
disability • amputee • politician • fdr • vietnam
Presidential Advisers
Some presidents have depended on close political advisers to help build election campaign strategy and government policy. The advisers were often at one with their boss.
mark hanna • colonel edward house • louis mchenry howe • presidential adviser • kitchen cabinet
Some presidents have depended on close political advisers to help build election campaign strategy and government policy. The advisers were often at one with their boss.
mark hanna • colonel edward house • louis mchenry howe • presidential adviser • kitchen cabinet
CACTUS JACK GARNER: "NOT WORTH A BUCKET OF WARM....."
"Cactus Jack" Garner worked his way up to Speaker of the House, and then agreed to become Vice President. He regretted the decision for the rest of his life. He also spoke out about his opinions of FDR and the Vice Presidency.
garner • roosevelt • president • vice president • democratic party
"Cactus Jack" Garner worked his way up to Speaker of the House, and then agreed to become Vice President. He regretted the decision for the rest of his life. He also spoke out about his opinions of FDR and the Vice Presidency.
garner • roosevelt • president • vice president • democratic party
Tragic Transition Part I
Americans knew on election night 1932 that Franklin D. Roosevelt had won the presidency from Herbert Hoover, but FDR would not take office until March 4,1933. This is the first of a two part look at The Tragic Transition.
transition • interregnum • great depression • economy • elections
Americans knew on election night 1932 that Franklin D. Roosevelt had won the presidency from Herbert Hoover, but FDR would not take office until March 4,1933. This is the first of a two part look at The Tragic Transition.
transition • interregnum • great depression • economy • elections
Obama and the New Deal Philosophy
Obama has chosen to follow the New Deal philosophy of President Franklin D. Roosevelt while judgment by economists and historians as to its success is mixed.
obama • obama and new deal • obama roosevelt new deal • roosevelt new deal • obama new deal strategy
Obama has chosen to follow the New Deal philosophy of President Franklin D. Roosevelt while judgment by economists and historians as to its success is mixed.
obama • obama and new deal • obama roosevelt new deal • roosevelt new deal • obama new deal strategy
April 12, 1945: And The Nation Moved On
When Americans arose on the morning of Thursday, April 12, 1945, their leader had been president for a dozen years; By night fall they were led by a man they hardly knew.
roosevelt • truman • warm springs • cardiologist • dr. bruenn
When Americans arose on the morning of Thursday, April 12, 1945, their leader had been president for a dozen years; By night fall they were led by a man they hardly knew.
roosevelt • truman • warm springs • cardiologist • dr. bruenn
Franklin Roosevelt's Court Packing Scheme
A divided court had invalidated crucial New Deal legislation in 1935 and 1936. Determined to save future legislation, FDR embarked on a plan to increase court membership.
franklin roosevelt's court packing plan • the supreme court and the new deal • fdr's plan to reorganize the supreme court • the election of 1936 and the supreme court • the four horsemen of the supreme court
A divided court had invalidated crucial New Deal legislation in 1935 and 1936. Determined to save future legislation, FDR embarked on a plan to increase court membership.
franklin roosevelt's court packing plan • the supreme court and the new deal • fdr's plan to reorganize the supreme court • the election of 1936 and the supreme court • the four horsemen of the supreme court
Rise of the Modern Presidency
Executive experience has become an issue in the 2008 US Presidential Race. Executive experience is important as a modern president but this is only a recent phenomenon.
executive experience • rise of modern presidency • modern presidents need executive experience • presidential race • executive revolution
Executive experience has become an issue in the 2008 US Presidential Race. Executive experience is important as a modern president but this is only a recent phenomenon.
executive experience • rise of modern presidency • modern presidents need executive experience • presidential race • executive revolution
Five Seconds in Miami
Two weeks before his March 4, 1933 inauguration, FDR almost became "The President Who Never Was."
fdr • assasination • zangara • miami • florida
Two weeks before his March 4, 1933 inauguration, FDR almost became "The President Who Never Was."
fdr • assasination • zangara • miami • florida
Pan Am Airways: All-American in Name and Scope
This article explores another Florida airline that also used flying boats. Detect a pattern? This airline is probably more well-known than the others, especially since everyone knows about its Clipper ships!
pan am • world airways • fdr • president • juan trippe
This article explores another Florida airline that also used flying boats. Detect a pattern? This airline is probably more well-known than the others, especially since everyone knows about its Clipper ships!
pan am • world airways • fdr • president • juan trippe
1920: The Year of the Six Presidents
David Pietrusza's book, "1920: The Year of the Six Presidents" (published in 2007), provides an unique way of looking at the 1920 Presidential election.
1920 the year of the six presidents • david pietrusza • sex scandal • women's suffrage • normalcy
David Pietrusza's book, "1920: The Year of the Six Presidents" (published in 2007), provides an unique way of looking at the 1920 Presidential election.
1920 the year of the six presidents • david pietrusza • sex scandal • women's suffrage • normalcy
Martin Dies and the HUAC
Alarmed by possible communist subversives, conservatives used the politics of fear to maintain and preserve the principles of democracy and capitalism.
martin dies and the house un-american activities c • a. mitchell palmer and the red scare • j. edgar hoover and the red scare • franklin d. roosevelt and the judiciary reorganiza • house un-american activities committee and the fed
Alarmed by possible communist subversives, conservatives used the politics of fear to maintain and preserve the principles of democracy and capitalism.
martin dies and the house un-american activities c • a. mitchell palmer and the red scare • j. edgar hoover and the red scare • franklin d. roosevelt and the judiciary reorganiza • house un-american activities committee and the fed
Free Accessible Downloads from PBS
Viewers with vision or hearing loss can watch six Closed-captioned "American Experience" biographies, including FDR, offered with Descriptive Video Service, online.
descriptive video service • closed captioning • accessible media • wgbh media access group • american experience presidents' series downloads
Viewers with vision or hearing loss can watch six Closed-captioned "American Experience" biographies, including FDR, offered with Descriptive Video Service, online.
descriptive video service • closed captioning • accessible media • wgbh media access group • american experience presidents' series downloads
FIRST PETS, PART II
The conclusion of last week's article about Presidential pets. We start with the greatest animal keeper in White House history, Calvin Coolidge, and finish with President Bill Clinton.
president • pets • white house • animals • coolidge
The conclusion of last week's article about Presidential pets. We start with the greatest animal keeper in White House history, Calvin Coolidge, and finish with President Bill Clinton.
president • pets • white house • animals • coolidge
Royal Visit
In the summer of 1939, George VI of England brought his Queen to visit the colonies that his predecesor George III had lost a century and a half before.
king • queen • president • war.
In the summer of 1939, George VI of England brought his Queen to visit the colonies that his predecesor George III had lost a century and a half before.
king • queen • president • war.
Inventing the Good Neighbor Policy
By the 1920s Americans looked for a new, kinder foreign policy. Presidents Harding and Hoover would bring an end to the "Big Stick" era with the "Good Neighbor" Policy.
good neighbor policy • president roosevelt • president hoover • big stick policy • gunboat diplomacy
By the 1920s Americans looked for a new, kinder foreign policy. Presidents Harding and Hoover would bring an end to the "Big Stick" era with the "Good Neighbor" Policy.
good neighbor policy • president roosevelt • president hoover • big stick policy • gunboat diplomacy
Three Important Inaugurations in US History
Abraham Lincoln, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and John F. Kennedy all entered the American Presidency at moments of great fear, yet each man led the nation to greater triumph.
important american inaugurations • inaururation of abraham lincoln • inauguration of franklin roosevelt • inauguration of john f. kennedy • crisis periods in american history
Abraham Lincoln, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and John F. Kennedy all entered the American Presidency at moments of great fear, yet each man led the nation to greater triumph.
important american inaugurations • inaururation of abraham lincoln • inauguration of franklin roosevelt • inauguration of john f. kennedy • crisis periods in american history
History Resources
Internet resources for history minded individuals.
internet • resources • history • archives • publications
Internet resources for history minded individuals.
internet • resources • history • archives • publications
Wartime Baseball
During World War II the home front had to make do with less -- meatless Tuesdays, retread tires, and wartime baseball. Major league baseball made do through the war years, but just barely.
baseball • war • home front • travel restrictions • night games
During World War II the home front had to make do with less -- meatless Tuesdays, retread tires, and wartime baseball. Major league baseball made do through the war years, but just barely.
baseball • war • home front • travel restrictions • night games
The Rise of Franklin Roosevelt
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, America's 32nd President, was born to a life of luxury and success in New York, which was aided by his personal charisma and intelligence.
franklin delano roosevelt • new york state politics • assistant secretary of the navy • polio • guillain-barre syndrom
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, America's 32nd President, was born to a life of luxury and success in New York, which was aided by his personal charisma and intelligence.
franklin delano roosevelt • new york state politics • assistant secretary of the navy • polio • guillain-barre syndrom
Remember Pearl Harbor and USS Arizona in Hawaii
Japanese attacks on Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii were responded to by a United States declaration of World War II. USS Arizona Memorial honors military who died.
pearl harbor • world war ii • uss arizona memorial • monssen battleship • us navy
Japanese attacks on Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii were responded to by a United States declaration of World War II. USS Arizona Memorial honors military who died.
pearl harbor • world war ii • uss arizona memorial • monssen battleship • us navy
Yank The Army Weekly
YANK magazine, "written by the men... for the men," existed only for the duration of World War II.
yank • magazines • gis • home front • niesi
YANK magazine, "written by the men... for the men," existed only for the duration of World War II.
yank • magazines • gis • home front • niesi
Abraham Lincoln's Ghost
There are witnesses to Lincoln's ghost in the White House and other places. It is said that in April his funeral train has been witnessed on its way to Illinois.
paranormal • ghost • haunting • lincoln • white house
There are witnesses to Lincoln's ghost in the White House and other places. It is said that in April his funeral train has been witnessed on its way to Illinois.
paranormal • ghost • haunting • lincoln • white house
Haunting Abraham Lincoln
There are witnesses to Lincoln's ghost in the White House and other places. It is said that in April his funeral train has been witnessed on its way to Illinois.
paranormal • ghost • haunting • lincoln • white house
There are witnesses to Lincoln's ghost in the White House and other places. It is said that in April his funeral train has been witnessed on its way to Illinois.
paranormal • ghost • haunting • lincoln • white house
Nannies at Tropical Resorts
These three resorts go beyond "kids' camps" to offer complimentary personalized babysitting and enriching children's activities--even for babies and toddlers.
vacation nannies • family vacation • hotel esencia • franklyn d resort • beaches turks & caicos
These three resorts go beyond "kids' camps" to offer complimentary personalized babysitting and enriching children's activities--even for babies and toddlers.
vacation nannies • family vacation • hotel esencia • franklyn d resort • beaches turks & caicos
The New Deal and Black Politics
With the support of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, Black politics changed the political paradigm of the New Deal and influenced American politics for several generations.
the new deal and black politics • american politics in the great depression • blacks and the 1930s democratic party • blacks and the works progress administration • eleanor roosevelt and black politics
With the support of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, Black politics changed the political paradigm of the New Deal and influenced American politics for several generations.
the new deal and black politics • american politics in the great depression • blacks and the 1930s democratic party • blacks and the works progress administration • eleanor roosevelt and black politics
Hail to the Chief
When did our Presidential Ancestors arrive on these shores? They might have been here longer than you think.
immigration • u.s. presidents • jeannine dugan • genealogy • ancestry
When did our Presidential Ancestors arrive on these shores? They might have been here longer than you think.
immigration • u.s. presidents • jeannine dugan • genealogy • ancestry
Spending Money To Make Money
The concept of "kick starting" a faltering economy with large infusions of cash was conceived by John Maynard Keynes and introduced into US policy by Alvin Hansen.
keynesian economics • history deficit spending • weakness limitations capitalism • great depression economics • full recovery stagnation
The concept of "kick starting" a faltering economy with large infusions of cash was conceived by John Maynard Keynes and introduced into US policy by Alvin Hansen.
keynesian economics • history deficit spending • weakness limitations capitalism • great depression economics • full recovery stagnation
The Curse of Tecumseh
Before his death, American legend says that Indian Chief Tecumseh issued a curse upon the American Presidency - that every twenty years a President would die in office.
tecumseh's curse • curse of tippacanoe • ripley's believe it or not • william henry harrison • twenty year president curse
Before his death, American legend says that Indian Chief Tecumseh issued a curse upon the American Presidency - that every twenty years a President would die in office.
tecumseh's curse • curse of tippacanoe • ripley's believe it or not • william henry harrison • twenty year president curse
Want a Cheap Late Winter Vacation?
Usually overlooked by tourists - state parks can offer the best in local sights, activities and often reasonable lodging options.
cheap vacation • winter • camping • state park • beach
Usually overlooked by tourists - state parks can offer the best in local sights, activities and often reasonable lodging options.
cheap vacation • winter • camping • state park • beach
D-Day USA
News of the Normandy invasion brought a weary joyfulness to the American people.
d-day • normandy • president roosevelt • eleanor roosevelt • general eienhower
News of the Normandy invasion brought a weary joyfulness to the American people.
d-day • normandy • president roosevelt • eleanor roosevelt • general eienhower
Let's Go to the Library!
A museum devoted to one man? If the man (or someday, woman) is President of the United States, why not? Here's a summary of what the Presidential Library system has to offer.
president of the united states • presidential libraries • chief executive • presidential libraries act of 1955 • presidential records act
A museum devoted to one man? If the man (or someday, woman) is President of the United States, why not? Here's a summary of what the Presidential Library system has to offer.
president of the united states • presidential libraries • chief executive • presidential libraries act of 1955 • presidential records act
HIRAM JOHNSON: THE BULL MOOSE RUNNING MATE
Hiram Johnson started as a progressive politican, and was Teddy Roosevelt's running mate on the Bull Moose ticket. He is also credited with defeating Charles Evans Hughes in 1916, and guaranteeing Woodrow Wilson's re-election. An staunch isolationist, he worked hard to prevent first the League of Nations and then the United Nations.
johnson • roosevelt • progressive • progressive party • democratic
Hiram Johnson started as a progressive politican, and was Teddy Roosevelt's running mate on the Bull Moose ticket. He is also credited with defeating Charles Evans Hughes in 1916, and guaranteeing Woodrow Wilson's re-election. An staunch isolationist, he worked hard to prevent first the League of Nations and then the United Nations.
johnson • roosevelt • progressive • progressive party • democratic
WASHINGTON: DAVE, IN THE LINE OF FIRE
A look at DAVE and IN THE LINE OF FIRE, two movies that use Washington D.C. as a backdrop.
movies • reviews • dave • in the line of fire
A look at DAVE and IN THE LINE OF FIRE, two movies that use Washington D.C. as a backdrop.
movies • reviews • dave • in the line of fire
A Most Hazardous Profession
Being a jockey is no cup of tea -- in fact, it is a most hazardous profession.
Being a jockey is no cup of tea -- in fact, it is a most hazardous profession.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
An Individual is molded by environment and honed by challenges encountered. A legacy is the historical scorecard that measures success.
franklin delano roosevelt • tennessee valley authority • new deal programs • great depression • electrical producers
An Individual is molded by environment and honed by challenges encountered. A legacy is the historical scorecard that measures success.
franklin delano roosevelt • tennessee valley authority • new deal programs • great depression • electrical producers
Obama and Bitterness
Barack Obama's "Bitter" comments ignited a firestorm when they became public. But Obama has mentioned Bitterness previously and was praised for doing so.
obama • bitter • gaffe • bittergate • comments
Barack Obama's "Bitter" comments ignited a firestorm when they became public. But Obama has mentioned Bitterness previously and was praised for doing so.
obama • bitter • gaffe • bittergate • comments
The Disabled Must Become a Unified Political Front If We Expect Our Leaders to Truly Listen to Us
If things are to truly change then the disabled must act as a unified group which acts for the good af all or one for All and All for one.
unified • political action group • voting power • disabled • handicapped voting block
If things are to truly change then the disabled must act as a unified group which acts for the good af all or one for All and All for one.
unified • political action group • voting power • disabled • handicapped voting block
A Composite Sketch of the 21st Century Presidency
What will the Presidency look like 50 years from now?
change is the only constant
What will the Presidency look like 50 years from now?
change is the only constant
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