Articles related to "Franklin D Roosevelt"
A Crusade For Peace: George Lansbury's Worldwide Trip for Peace, 1936-37
Article about George Lansbury's frantic effort in 1936 and 1937 to effect peace in the face of fascism.
george lansbury • adolf hitler • benito mussolini • franklin d. roosevelt • peace
Article about George Lansbury's frantic effort in 1936 and 1937 to effect peace in the face of fascism.
george lansbury • adolf hitler • benito mussolini • franklin d. roosevelt • peace
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
Benefits of the IRA
The Indian Reorganization Act provided several short-term benefits, but what about the long-term effect?
indian reorganization act • ira • john collier • american indians • wheeler-howard act
The Indian Reorganization Act provided several short-term benefits, but what about the long-term effect?
indian reorganization act • ira • john collier • american indians • wheeler-howard act
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
Roosevelt: Childhood and Polio
The early years in the life and times of America's thirty-second President.
franklin delano roosevelt • childhood • hyde park • new york • sara delano roosevelt
The early years in the life and times of America's thirty-second President.
franklin delano roosevelt • childhood • hyde park • new york • sara delano roosevelt
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
Active Seniors Unique Adventures
Here are great ideas for older men and older women to remain active, volunteer to help, make friends, travel, and share their skill and wisdom globally or close to home,
older men • older women • fun opportunities for active seniors • unique adventures for senior citizens • volunteer opportunities for older adults
Here are great ideas for older men and older women to remain active, volunteer to help, make friends, travel, and share their skill and wisdom globally or close to home,
older men • older women • fun opportunities for active seniors • unique adventures for senior citizens • volunteer opportunities for older adults
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
Barick Obama's Presidency
An early look at the priorities and styles of the new presidency if the Illinois junior senator wins the November electoral vote.
barrick obama presidency • franklin delano roosevelt herbert hoover • senator viewpoint • dealing with congress • campaign cornerstone
An early look at the priorities and styles of the new presidency if the Illinois junior senator wins the November electoral vote.
barrick obama presidency • franklin delano roosevelt herbert hoover • senator viewpoint • dealing with congress • campaign cornerstone
Cuban Blockade or Quarantine
President John F. Kennedy's choice of quarantine instead of blockade is clarified by Roosevelt's Quarantine Speech of 1937.
cuban missile crisis • john f. kennedy • franklin d. roosevelt • blockade or quarantine • national security council
President John F. Kennedy's choice of quarantine instead of blockade is clarified by Roosevelt's Quarantine Speech of 1937.
cuban missile crisis • john f. kennedy • franklin d. roosevelt • blockade or quarantine • national security council
Politics Can Be Murder
An interesting look at the mystery writings of Margaret Truman and Elliott Roosevelt.
margaret truman • margaret truman daniels • elliott roosevelt • franklin d. roosevelt • eleanor roosevelt
An interesting look at the mystery writings of Margaret Truman and Elliott Roosevelt.
margaret truman • margaret truman daniels • elliott roosevelt • franklin d. roosevelt • eleanor roosevelt
Snoring
Snoring is a major cause of marriage breakdown and the source of endless jokes. But what is Soring and what causes it? Can it be cured? Read all about it here.
snoring • sleep apnea • james foster robinson • suite101 • severe obstructive sleep apnea
Snoring is a major cause of marriage breakdown and the source of endless jokes. But what is Soring and what causes it? Can it be cured? Read all about it here.
snoring • sleep apnea • james foster robinson • suite101 • severe obstructive sleep apnea
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
The Franklin Roosevelt Presidency
Franklin Delano Roosevelt is surely one of the most important political figures of the twentieth century, whether one agrees with his policies or not.
franklin delano roosevelt • great depression • the new deal • world war ii • civilian conservation corps
Franklin Delano Roosevelt is surely one of the most important political figures of the twentieth century, whether one agrees with his policies or not.
franklin delano roosevelt • great depression • the new deal • world war ii • civilian conservation corps
The Presidents and Their Pets
The Presidential Pet Museum in Washington D.C. holds information about the pets that once called the White House home. Quiz yourself on the names of the Presidents pets.
presidents pets • presidential pets • white house pets • president george h.w. bush • prsident bill clinton
The Presidential Pet Museum in Washington D.C. holds information about the pets that once called the White House home. Quiz yourself on the names of the Presidents pets.
presidents pets • presidential pets • white house pets • president george h.w. bush • prsident bill clinton
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
The Rise of Harry S Truman
Harry Truman's rise to political power, first in Missouri and then nationally, was certainly unlikely. Despite the uphill battle, this man fought his way to success.
harry s truman • world war i • vice president of the united states • missouri political machine • tom pendergast
Harry Truman's rise to political power, first in Missouri and then nationally, was certainly unlikely. Despite the uphill battle, this man fought his way to success.
harry s truman • world war i • vice president of the united states • missouri political machine • tom pendergast
Vanished
Until Jimmy Hoffa disappeared in the 1970s, this New York Judge was the poster boy for missing persons.
judge joseph force crater • new york supreme court • new york city • gangsters • owney madden
Until Jimmy Hoffa disappeared in the 1970s, this New York Judge was the poster boy for missing persons.
judge joseph force crater • new york supreme court • new york city • gangsters • owney madden
Air Force One: The World’s Most Recognizable Plane
A look at the history of Air Force One and the liveries used on each presidential plane. Although the livery has remained virtually unchanged since the first 707 went into service, the earlier planes are little-known.
air force one • president • roosevelt • truman • eisenhower
A look at the history of Air Force One and the liveries used on each presidential plane. Although the livery has remained virtually unchanged since the first 707 went into service, the earlier planes are little-known.
air force one • president • roosevelt • truman • eisenhower
Tid-Bit Tales from the Forties
A tiny bit of the forties as we approach the year 2000.
folk tales • us • 1940s
A tiny bit of the forties as we approach the year 2000.
folk tales • us • 1940s
Naked, Deathless Splendor: The Majesty of America’s Greatest Champion
Final Installment of our series profiling the Greatest Champions of The United States of America
washington • lincoln • great • champions • america
Final Installment of our series profiling the Greatest Champions of The United States of America
washington • lincoln • great • champions • america
The Great Gulfstream
Gulfstream Park has come a long way, baby.
horse racing • florida • gulfstream • race track • jockeys
Gulfstream Park has come a long way, baby.
horse racing • florida • gulfstream • race track • jockeys
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
Folkston and Wilmington Train Love
Experience trains' powerful allure, first hand, in Folkston GA or relieve the history at a unique museum in Wilmington NC.
railroading romance • folkstone ga • okefenokee swamp • folkston funnel • former savannah
Experience trains' powerful allure, first hand, in Folkston GA or relieve the history at a unique museum in Wilmington NC.
railroading romance • folkstone ga • okefenokee swamp • folkston funnel • former savannah
How To Make a Martini
The Martini is one of the great classic cocktails which has recently enjoyed a rebirth in the form of fruity versions.
classic martini recipe • martini variations • history of martini • martini famous fans • shaken not stirred martini
The Martini is one of the great classic cocktails which has recently enjoyed a rebirth in the form of fruity versions.
classic martini recipe • martini variations • history of martini • martini famous fans • shaken not stirred martini
Indian Reorganization Act
Indian Reorganization Act I covered the background and provisions of the Act. This article covers its enactment and the short and long-term effects.
indian reorganization act • ira • john collier • commissioner of indian affairs • new deal
Indian Reorganization Act I covered the background and provisions of the Act. This article covers its enactment and the short and long-term effects.
indian reorganization act • ira • john collier • commissioner of indian affairs • new deal
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
President’s Day Crafts
President's Day is a good time for children to learn a little about the history of our country and to begin to think about what makes a good leader.
president's day • president's day for kids • president's day crafts • president's day bobble-heads • president's day silhouettes
President's Day is a good time for children to learn a little about the history of our country and to begin to think about what makes a good leader.
president's day • president's day for kids • president's day crafts • president's day bobble-heads • president's day silhouettes
What Causes OCD?
Review of the current theories about the cause of OCD
cause • ocd • obsessive • compulsive • obsessive-compulsive disorder
Review of the current theories about the cause of OCD
cause • ocd • obsessive • compulsive • obsessive-compulsive disorder
4th of July Quotes and Sayings
The birth of America is something that has long been celebrated with patriotism and enthusiasm. Here are some ways to say "Happy Birthday America" this year on the 4th.
4th of july • independence day • patriotic words • 4th of july quotes • 4th of july sayings
The birth of America is something that has long been celebrated with patriotism and enthusiasm. Here are some ways to say "Happy Birthday America" this year on the 4th.
4th of july • independence day • patriotic words • 4th of july quotes • 4th of july sayings
A Day Trip to Paris
Yes, you can see Paris in a day! But be prepared to keep your feet moving as you dash between some of the French capital's most iconic landmarks.
paris day trip • paris sights • notre dame • louvre museum • eiffel tower
Yes, you can see Paris in a day! But be prepared to keep your feet moving as you dash between some of the French capital's most iconic landmarks.
paris day trip • paris sights • notre dame • louvre museum • eiffel tower
American Artist Alice Neel
Throughout her intense and independent life, Neel painted candid portraits of the famous and not-so-famous, and always maintained her true artistic vision.
alice neel • american women artists • american painters • kenneth fearing • portrait painters
Throughout her intense and independent life, Neel painted candid portraits of the famous and not-so-famous, and always maintained her true artistic vision.
alice neel • american women artists • american painters • kenneth fearing • portrait painters
Baseball Survives World War II
The quality of big league ball almost hit bottom in 1945. V-E and V-J Days started the return of the stars just in time.
wartime baseball • baseball history • 1945 season • national pastime • roosevelt on baseball
The quality of big league ball almost hit bottom in 1945. V-E and V-J Days started the return of the stars just in time.
wartime baseball • baseball history • 1945 season • national pastime • roosevelt on baseball
Celebrate on Five Luxury Trains
Luxury train travel is back in fashion. Across the world these elite rail cars transport travelers on exclusive and elegant excursions, perfect for special celebrations.
luxury train travel • luxury vacations • american orient express • royal canadian pacific • the blue train
Luxury train travel is back in fashion. Across the world these elite rail cars transport travelers on exclusive and elegant excursions, perfect for special celebrations.
luxury train travel • luxury vacations • american orient express • royal canadian pacific • the blue train
Churchill Museum, Cabinet War Room
The Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms give visitors a historic peek into the major events and strategic high command in London during the dark days of World War II.
churchill museum • cabinet war room • world war ii • enigma machine • battle britain
The Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms give visitors a historic peek into the major events and strategic high command in London during the dark days of World War II.
churchill museum • cabinet war room • world war ii • enigma machine • battle britain
Crimson Discomfort
Criticism of the Crimson newspaper's concern that its editorial staff has too many Jews.
crimson jewish danielwitz
Criticism of the Crimson newspaper's concern that its editorial staff has too many Jews.
crimson jewish danielwitz
Do Presidential Elections Matter?
Despite decades of low voter turnout and apathy, many far-reaching changes in American history hinged on who was elected President.
voter participation in elections • american presidents • u.s. political history • changes resulting from elections • presidential leadership
Despite decades of low voter turnout and apathy, many far-reaching changes in American history hinged on who was elected President.
voter participation in elections • american presidents • u.s. political history • changes resulting from elections • presidential leadership
Haunted Chateau Frontenac Hotel, Quebec City
Standing on a bluff overlooking the St. Lawrence River in the heart of Old Québec City, the Chateau Frontenac remains home to the Governor of New France.
haunted chateau frontenac hotel quebec city • ghost sightings canada landmark historic building • overlooking st. lawrence river heart of old québec • construction chateau frontenac began 1893 • supervision william van horne general manager of c
Standing on a bluff overlooking the St. Lawrence River in the heart of Old Québec City, the Chateau Frontenac remains home to the Governor of New France.
haunted chateau frontenac hotel quebec city • ghost sightings canada landmark historic building • overlooking st. lawrence river heart of old québec • construction chateau frontenac began 1893 • supervision william van horne general manager of c
How Old Is Too Old To Be President
Health may be an issue but should age be a factor in how Americans choose a President? How should this apply to the Constitutional restriction of 35 years of age?
too old to be president • age factor in presidential politics • presidential health issues • constitutional age restriction • presidential assassinations
Health may be an issue but should age be a factor in how Americans choose a President? How should this apply to the Constitutional restriction of 35 years of age?
too old to be president • age factor in presidential politics • presidential health issues • constitutional age restriction • presidential assassinations
Is the White House Haunted?
The White House is the home of the President of the United States. Like any other old house, ghostly apparitions have been reported walking the halls and spending time in the Oval Office, Lincoln's bedroom, and the East Room.
haunted • white house • president • president of the united states • abraham lincoln
The White House is the home of the President of the United States. Like any other old house, ghostly apparitions have been reported walking the halls and spending time in the Oval Office, Lincoln's bedroom, and the East Room.
haunted • white house • president • president of the united states • abraham lincoln
Media's Effects on Politics
Since the days of FDR, all politicians have made decisions based on how close the media pays attention to their lives and its effect on votes.
senator barack obama • elliot spitzer • clinton • rev. wright jr. • media role
Since the days of FDR, all politicians have made decisions based on how close the media pays attention to their lives and its effect on votes.
senator barack obama • elliot spitzer • clinton • rev. wright jr. • media role
O'Leno State Park, Florida
O'Leno State Park ranks among Florida's best places to hike, camp, and enjoy the often forgotten natural beauty of the Sunshine State.
o'leno state park • high springs • gainesville • santa fe river • keno
O'Leno State Park ranks among Florida's best places to hike, camp, and enjoy the often forgotten natural beauty of the Sunshine State.
o'leno state park • high springs • gainesville • santa fe river • keno
OSS Spies in World War II
Release of 750,000 pages of top secret files will shed light on forerunner to the Central Intelligence Agency and the jobs that Julia Childs and nearly 24,000 agents did.
oss spies world war ii • office of strategic services • forerunner central intelligence agency cia • television chef julia childs • robert deniro 1977 movie the good shepherd
Release of 750,000 pages of top secret files will shed light on forerunner to the Central Intelligence Agency and the jobs that Julia Childs and nearly 24,000 agents did.
oss spies world war ii • office of strategic services • forerunner central intelligence agency cia • television chef julia childs • robert deniro 1977 movie the good shepherd
Palin Descent from Pilgrim Richard Warren
Sarah Palin descends from Mayflower pilgrim Richard Warren, about whom not much is known. It is estimated that Warren has 14 million descendants.
sarah palin • sarah palins mayflower ancestry • palin descent from pilgrim richard warren • mayflower passenger richard warren • richard warren has 14 million descendants
Sarah Palin descends from Mayflower pilgrim Richard Warren, about whom not much is known. It is estimated that Warren has 14 million descendants.
sarah palin • sarah palins mayflower ancestry • palin descent from pilgrim richard warren • mayflower passenger richard warren • richard warren has 14 million descendants
Political Polls in the Early 1900s
Presidential election polling in the 1900s based upon unscientific polling procedures. How the procedures changed dramatically after the election of 1936.
george gallup polls • political polls • polls in the 1900s • presidential polls • roots of us polls
Presidential election polling in the 1900s based upon unscientific polling procedures. How the procedures changed dramatically after the election of 1936.
george gallup polls • political polls • polls in the 1900s • presidential polls • roots of us polls
The Franklin Roosevelt Presidency
Franklin D. Roosevelt is one of America's most famous Chief Executives. This article examines the main issues during his presidency, in both foreign and domestic policy.
franklin d. roosevelt • american presidency • lend-lease • good neighbour policy • atlantic charter
Franklin D. Roosevelt is one of America's most famous Chief Executives. This article examines the main issues during his presidency, in both foreign and domestic policy.
franklin d. roosevelt • american presidency • lend-lease • good neighbour policy • atlantic charter
The Teheran, Yalta and Potsdam Conferences
During WWII there were three major meetings between US, Britain and the Soviet Union which are regarded as important factors of the Cold War.
teheran yalta postdam conferences • wwii conferences cold war • germany soviet union non-agression pact • big three superpowers • wwii conferences agreements meetings
During WWII there were three major meetings between US, Britain and the Soviet Union which are regarded as important factors of the Cold War.
teheran yalta postdam conferences • wwii conferences cold war • germany soviet union non-agression pact • big three superpowers • wwii conferences agreements meetings
The Truman Presidency
A brief examination of Harry S. Truman's efforts to take on the American Presidency following the death of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
harry s. truman • american presidency • truman doctrine • marshall plan • korean war
A brief examination of Harry S. Truman's efforts to take on the American Presidency following the death of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
harry s. truman • american presidency • truman doctrine • marshall plan • korean war
US Anticommunism Derailed
The repression of communists within the U.S. became less enthusiastic at the onset of the Great Depression. The American Communist Party made a comeback as a result.
us anticommunism • american communist party • the great depression • 1932 presidential election • big red scare
The repression of communists within the U.S. became less enthusiastic at the onset of the Great Depression. The American Communist Party made a comeback as a result.
us anticommunism • american communist party • the great depression • 1932 presidential election • big red scare
What is in Those Vaccines: Part VI?
My name is virus poliomyelitis. I cause a disease which you call infantile paralysis. I consider myself quite an artist -- sort of a sculptor. I specialize in the grotesques, twisting and deforming human bodies. That's why I'm called 'The Crippler.' from the PBS film, A PARALYZING FEAR
polio • vaccine • poliomyelitis
My name is virus poliomyelitis. I cause a disease which you call infantile paralysis. I consider myself quite an artist -- sort of a sculptor. I specialize in the grotesques, twisting and deforming human bodies. That's why I'm called 'The Crippler.' from the PBS film, A PARALYZING FEAR
polio • vaccine • poliomyelitis
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