Articles related to "President Franklin Roosevelt"

The triumphs, later years and death of America's only president to serve more than two terms of office.

The Schwarze Vogelmenschen or Black Birdmen regained their wings and flew from the pages of history; reigniting debate in America as vitriolic as any 1941 disagreement.

Military historian A.B. Feuer gathers thrilling first-hand accounts of war in "Packs On!: Memoirs of the 10th Mountain Division in WWII."

U.S.S Houston gained fame as a "presidential" ship. But the cruiser met an heroic end aganst the Japanese in the Battle of the Sunda Straits.

What other historic events occurred in United States on September 11? Have any other life changing events happened on the Eleventh of September?

The attack on Pearl Harbor shocked Americans from their isolationism, uniting them as never before, and marked the official entry of the United States into World War II.

American public opinion opposed intervention in world War II. A little more patience by Hitler could have given him the time to complete his conquests.

Veterans' benefits apply to a number of family members after a soldier has completed his or her service.

The early years in the life and times of America's thirty-second President.

The ship Fortune arrived at Plymouth Colony just after the Pilgrims celebrated their first Thanksgiving. Its arrival meant mixed blessings.

The U.S. Government went off the gold standard for the last time in 1968, though it didn't completely disconnect itself until 1971.

5th Avenue in NYC will today see again the Columbus Day Parade, organised by the Columbus Citizens Foundation since 1925. An overview of the reasons which lie behind it.

Less than a year later, President Bush spoke of the start of a new world order, following the end of the Cold War, in which all nations "can prosper and live in harmony."

During World War I U.S. farmers planted an abundance of crops to feed the hungry in Europe during Turkish blockades. Twenty years later over plowing proved disastrous.

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.

Workers don't have to wait until they retire in order to apply for Social Security. If a medical problem prevents a person from working, they may qualify for disability.

Lilypons, a business named after an opera singer, was once the leading seller of goldfish in the U.S. It has since evolved to other types of aquaculture.

President Barack Obama's first international trip to Canada places him among a long line of U.S. Presidents who head north for a debut in government relations.

U.S. Presidents usually address the House and Senate during the State of the Union. Otherwise, joint sessions of Congress hear speeches about extraordinary policies.

The U.S. government has honored its people's civil liberties through most of its history, allowing some serious infringements in time of actual or perceived peril.

People who are amazed that a person who looks like Susan Boyle can sing like Susan Boyle should listen to Kate Smith.

Congress should pass Senate Bill 1691 and authorize the formation of commissions to document the treatment of European resident aliens during World War II in the U.S.

Legislations encouraging urban renewal and enhanced mobility significantly improved the living conditions in American cities, but also deconstructed many urban areas.

Franklin Roosevelt's proclamation of Thanksgiving on the third Thursday of November sparked controversy. It was well within his right, however; but Congress regulated it.

Americans throughout the 20th Century worked to make the world better, yet the events of 9/11 called into question these efforts and continue to challenge US leadership.

Known as "Air Force One," "The Flying White House," and "The Flying Oval Office," this plane is recognizable worldwide, and has had a front row seat in history.

Joseph Stella, Umberto Romano and O. Louis Guglielmi all immigrated to the United States from Italy and later created artwork reflective of the American experience.

For most of the 20th century, Life magazine exerted a significant influence on American life, with its mainstream, conservative views and pages of captions and pictures.

As the "First Lady of the Struggle," African American political and social activist Mary McLeod Bethune focused on the struggle for gender and racial equality.

Entertaining sightseeing and walking tours in Quebec City include a Chateau Frontenac guided tour and a changing of the guard ceremony at La Citadelle.

Allowing 937 Jews to leave Germany in May 1939 served Nazi propaganda goals, particularly when the the United States rejected asylum after Cuba refused their entry visas.

Part of the International Bill of Rights, the declaration has the force of international law and is "one of the highest expressions of the human conscience of our time."

He was one of the greatest scientists in world history, and was universally recognized for his playful sense of humor, commitment to world peace, and his genius.