Articles related to "Roosevelt"
EDITH ROOSEVELT: MODERN FIRST LADY
More than anyone else, Edith Roosevelt created the modern position of First Lady. See how this remarkable woman changed the White House and its operation, as well as the way First Ladies have handled their responsibilities ever since.
• edith roosevelt • theodore roosevelt • first lady • president • white house
More than anyone else, Edith Roosevelt created the modern position of First Lady. See how this remarkable woman changed the White House and its operation, as well as the way First Ladies have handled their responsibilities ever since.
• edith roosevelt • theodore roosevelt • first lady • president • white house
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
Lydia Latrobe Roosevelt
Lydia Latrobe met her future husband, Nicholas Roosevelt, when she was a child and he was 25 years her senior. She would become the great grand aunt of Theodore Roosevelt
• lydia latrobe roosevelt • roosevelt • theodore roosevelt • benjamin henry latrobe • washington d c
Lydia Latrobe met her future husband, Nicholas Roosevelt, when she was a child and he was 25 years her senior. She would become the great grand aunt of Theodore Roosevelt
• lydia latrobe roosevelt • roosevelt • theodore roosevelt • benjamin henry latrobe • washington d c
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
Anna Eleanor Roosevelt, 1884 -1962
All of us who look back on our childhoods have imperfect memories of them. Eleanor Roosevelt was no exception. The difference from most of us is that Eleanor published her memories, which are the only source of information available about her childhood. As James Kearney points out in his book, Eleanor makes contradictory statements about her childhood. "I was lonely as a little girl," vs. "I can never remember being lonely." "...The rigidity of my early bringing up," contrasted with "no one disturbed me [if] I...forgot to appear at meals." The contradiction of books that strangely disappeared when she started reading them and the statement, "I was brought up in a home that did not believe in censorship." And there are others. However, none of these contradictions detract from the main facts of the sad childhood of this fascinating lady--a lady whose life proved that a difficult childhood doesn't require a person to become a difficult adult.
• eleanor roosevelt • president's wives • u.s. • history • american
All of us who look back on our childhoods have imperfect memories of them. Eleanor Roosevelt was no exception. The difference from most of us is that Eleanor published her memories, which are the only source of information available about her childhood. As James Kearney points out in his book, Eleanor makes contradictory statements about her childhood. "I was lonely as a little girl," vs. "I can never remember being lonely." "...The rigidity of my early bringing up," contrasted with "no one disturbed me [if] I...forgot to appear at meals." The contradiction of books that strangely disappeared when she started reading them and the statement, "I was brought up in a home that did not believe in censorship." And there are others. However, none of these contradictions detract from the main facts of the sad childhood of this fascinating lady--a lady whose life proved that a difficult childhood doesn't require a person to become a difficult adult.
• eleanor roosevelt • president's wives • u.s. • history • american
Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson (1919-1972)
Jackie Robinson is famous for mainly two things: being the first black baseball player in the major leagues, and the outstanding career he had. One of my favorite "sports" stories about Jackie (who is still the only one to earn letters in four sports at UCLA) was around 1933 when he played ping-pong for the first time in his life and won the city championship. As the only black adult in the world of white professional sports, Jackie took jeers and jibes, hate and contempt without fighting back. Because of this he was able to make firm the place of blacks in major sports. Is this a lesson for all of us? What kind of childhood prepared this man for such success in such a difficult situation (and I am speaking of his success of his behavior, not the success of his baseball prowess)?
• jackie robinson • baseball • sports • black history • biography
Jackie Robinson is famous for mainly two things: being the first black baseball player in the major leagues, and the outstanding career he had. One of my favorite "sports" stories about Jackie (who is still the only one to earn letters in four sports at UCLA) was around 1933 when he played ping-pong for the first time in his life and won the city championship. As the only black adult in the world of white professional sports, Jackie took jeers and jibes, hate and contempt without fighting back. Because of this he was able to make firm the place of blacks in major sports. Is this a lesson for all of us? What kind of childhood prepared this man for such success in such a difficult situation (and I am speaking of his success of his behavior, not the success of his baseball prowess)?
• jackie robinson • baseball • sports • black history • biography
TEDDY ROOSEVELT: MORE FUN THAN A GOAT, PART I
A quick look at Teddy Roosevelt's career leading up to his presidency.
• teddy • roosevelt • tr • president • rough rider
A quick look at Teddy Roosevelt's career leading up to his presidency.
• teddy • roosevelt • tr • president • rough rider
TEDDY ROOSEVELT: MORE FUN THAN A GOAT, PART II
A continuation of the last article, this covers his years in the White House.
• theorodre roosevelt • teddy • tr • president • teddy bear
A continuation of the last article, this covers his years in the White House.
• theorodre roosevelt • teddy • tr • president • teddy bear
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
President Franklin Roosevelt
The triumphs, later years and death of America's only president to serve more than two terms of office.
• president franklin roosevelt • the new deal coalition • the first 100 days • arsenal for democracy • the supreme court
The triumphs, later years and death of America's only president to serve more than two terms of office.
• president franklin roosevelt • the new deal coalition • the first 100 days • arsenal for democracy • the supreme court
Roosevelt's Post Presidency
Despite having his hand-picked successor in office, Theodore Roosevelt's life after the Presidency was dominated in part by his opposition to his own political party.
• theodore roosevelt • william howard taft • progressive party • bull moose party • 1912 presidential election
Despite having his hand-picked successor in office, Theodore Roosevelt's life after the Presidency was dominated in part by his opposition to his own political party.
• theodore roosevelt • william howard taft • progressive party • bull moose party • 1912 presidential election
The Early Years of Teddy Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt, prior to becoming America's 26th President, lived an exciting life of politics, civil service, academics, and frontiersman.
• theodore roosevelt • teddy roosevelt • stalwart republicans • william mckinley • vice president of the united states
Theodore Roosevelt, prior to becoming America's 26th President, lived an exciting life of politics, civil service, academics, and frontiersman.
• theodore roosevelt • teddy roosevelt • stalwart republicans • william mckinley • vice president of the united states
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 Presidency of Teddy Roosevelt
Earning himself a place on Mt. Rushmore was not easy, but Theodore Roosevelt worked hard at the Presidency, focusing on getting things done and on initiating reform.
• theodore roosevelt • mt. rushmore • teddy roosevelt • panama canal • republicans
Earning himself a place on Mt. Rushmore was not easy, but Theodore Roosevelt worked hard at the Presidency, focusing on getting things done and on initiating reform.
• theodore roosevelt • mt. rushmore • teddy roosevelt • panama canal • republicans
A Child's Home
Traute Klein, one of my fellow Suite 101 editors, fights for peace. She knows all too well the effects of war. When she was a child, her world was shattered by World War II. It didn't matter which side she was on, her family was one of many innocent families who suffered. Read her story and understand why we should join Traute in her fight for peace.
• the big three • world war ii • hitler • stalin • roosevelt
Traute Klein, one of my fellow Suite 101 editors, fights for peace. She knows all too well the effects of war. When she was a child, her world was shattered by World War II. It didn't matter which side she was on, her family was one of many innocent families who suffered. Read her story and understand why we should join Traute in her fight for peace.
• the big three • world war ii • hitler • stalin • 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
ALMOST PRESIDENT: CHARLES FAIRBANKS
Charles Fairbanks was Teddy Roosevelt's Vice Presdient. But had he not turned down the Vice Presidential nomination, he would have been President instead of Teddy. His revenge on Teddy created the Bull Moose campaign of 1912.
• roosevelt • teddy • taft • fairbanks • president
Charles Fairbanks was Teddy Roosevelt's Vice Presdient. But had he not turned down the Vice Presidential nomination, he would have been President instead of Teddy. His revenge on Teddy created the Bull Moose campaign of 1912.
• roosevelt • teddy • taft • fairbanks • president
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
Bat Masterson
Bat Masterson was one of the west's most famous lawman. Unlike legend would have it, he did not kill over two dozen men. In fact, Masterson always try to get men to back down with violence, or if he had to use it, by hitting them with his gun or his cane. It seems he always followed the letter of the law.
• bat masterson • william barclay masterson • dodge city • tombstone • deadwood
Bat Masterson was one of the west's most famous lawman. Unlike legend would have it, he did not kill over two dozen men. In fact, Masterson always try to get men to back down with violence, or if he had to use it, by hitting them with his gun or his cane. It seems he always followed the letter of the law.
• bat masterson • william barclay masterson • dodge city • tombstone • deadwood
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
D-Day 1944
On the morning of June 6th an Allied armada arrived off the coast of Normandy and launched the largest amphibious assault in history. A <i>coup de grâce</i> had been delivered to the Third Reich. An Allied victory in Europe was now certain but that was not the case when the invasion was ordered.
• eisenhower • montgomery • wwii • war • invasion
On the morning of June 6th an Allied armada arrived off the coast of Normandy and launched the largest amphibious assault in history. A <i>coup de grâce</i> had been delivered to the Third Reich. An Allied victory in Europe was now certain but that was not the case when the invasion was ordered.
• eisenhower • montgomery • wwii • war • invasion
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
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
Lesbians in Americn History
A look at six lesbian or bisexual women who helped shape American history.
• lesbian • women • history • bisexual • gay
A look at six lesbian or bisexual women who helped shape American history.
• lesbian • women • history • bisexual • gay
Major Mistakes in Political Polls
Political election polls in presidential elections survived and thrived despite some high profile blunders by leading polling organizations such as Gallup's Poll in 1948.
• errors in political polls • franklin roosevelt • george gallup • gallup's political polls • harry truman
Political election polls in presidential elections survived and thrived despite some high profile blunders by leading polling organizations such as Gallup's Poll in 1948.
• errors in political polls • franklin roosevelt • george gallup • gallup's political polls • harry truman
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
PRESIDENTIAL PASTIMES, PART II
In this article, we continue our examination of presidential hobbies, sports and leisures activities. While most shared the same interests as the people they represented, some had very unusual interests.
• grant • hayes • garfield • arthur • cleveland
In this article, we continue our examination of presidential hobbies, sports and leisures activities. While most shared the same interests as the people they represented, some had very unusual interests.
• grant • hayes • garfield • arthur • cleveland
PRESIDENTIAL PASTIMES, PART III
In this article, we finish our conclude of presidential hobbies, sports, and leisures activities. There are a few surprises here, such as our oldest President chopping wood and some of the more unusual means of pysical fitness exercises.
• wilson • harding • coolidge • hoover • roosevelt
In this article, we finish our conclude of presidential hobbies, sports, and leisures activities. There are a few surprises here, such as our oldest President chopping wood and some of the more unusual means of pysical fitness exercises.
• wilson • harding • coolidge • hoover • roosevelt
Riding to help find a cure for multiple sclerosis
On a rainy Sunday morning, I joined nearly 100 other motorcycle riders to raise money for the fight against multiple sclerosis. In addition to supporting a good cause, it was fun to have a police escort clear the way for us along some of the busiest roads in New York City. ###
• multiple sclerosis brooklyn staten island gateway
On a rainy Sunday morning, I joined nearly 100 other motorcycle riders to raise money for the fight against multiple sclerosis. In addition to supporting a good cause, it was fun to have a police escort clear the way for us along some of the busiest roads in New York City. ###
• multiple sclerosis brooklyn staten island gateway
Taking stock of the latest Prime Minister (plus a late-breaking news flash!)
After Paul Martin has headed the country for a quarter of a year, it's worth examining is admittedly less than stellar record as the country prepares to determine the new PM's electoral fate.
• paul martin • prime minister • svend robinson • roosevelt • 100 days
After Paul Martin has headed the country for a quarter of a year, it's worth examining is admittedly less than stellar record as the country prepares to determine the new PM's electoral fate.
• paul martin • prime minister • svend robinson • roosevelt • 100 days
Thanksgiving
In the historic scheme of things thanksgiving is a relatively new holiday. It has an interesting history that is worth exploring.
• thanksgiving • harvest festival • lincoln • turkey • madison
In the historic scheme of things thanksgiving is a relatively new holiday. It has an interesting history that is worth exploring.
• thanksgiving • harvest festival • lincoln • turkey • madison
THE BULL MOOSE CAMPAIGN OF 1912
A look at the three-way race between a current president, a past president, and a future president. One of the most interesting presidential campaigns in our history.
• president • bull moose • democratic • republican • progressive
A look at the three-way race between a current president, a past president, and a future president. One of the most interesting presidential campaigns in our history.
• president • bull moose • democratic • republican • progressive
WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT: PRESIDENT AND CHIEF JUSTICE
William Howard Taft wanted to be Chief Justice, not President. What happened? Find out.
• taft • wilson • harding • coolidge • hoover
William Howard Taft wanted to be Chief Justice, not President. What happened? Find out.
• taft • wilson • harding • coolidge • hoover
50 Greatest Oscar Moments Of The 20th Century : Countdown Numbers 50 to 41
This week, the countdown begins for the 50 greatest moments in Academy Awards history! This week, the bottom ten that just made the cut.
• 50 greatest oscar moments of the 20th century • memories precious moments academy awards • may 16 1929 blossom room hollywood roosevelt hotel • 1996 cuba gooding jr. best supporting actor oscar • 1996 frances mcdormand's best actress fargo
This week, the countdown begins for the 50 greatest moments in Academy Awards history! This week, the bottom ten that just made the cut.
• 50 greatest oscar moments of the 20th century • memories precious moments academy awards • may 16 1929 blossom room hollywood roosevelt hotel • 1996 cuba gooding jr. best supporting actor oscar • 1996 frances mcdormand's best actress fargo
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
Alligators and Catholics
An alligator makes repeated visits to the Roosevelt's barge. A French Catholic couple robs them of their sleep.
• roosevelt • natchez • mississippi river • crucifix • baton rouge
An alligator makes repeated visits to the Roosevelt's barge. A French Catholic couple robs them of their sleep.
• roosevelt • natchez • mississippi river • crucifix • baton rouge
America Prepares For War
America was engaged in a massive rearmament program, provided military aid to the British and their allies and generally provoked German, Italian and Japanese retaliation before their official entry into the war.
• roosevelt • churchill • us • usa • united states
America was engaged in a massive rearmament program, provided military aid to the British and their allies and generally provoked German, Italian and Japanese retaliation before their official entry into the war.
• roosevelt • churchill • us • usa • united states
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
Around the World in a Plane
Jules Verne sent a pair of fictional characters around the world in 80 days. In 1931, Wiley Post and Harold Gatty took a lot less time.
• wiley post • harold gatty • winnie mae • lockheed vega • london
Jules Verne sent a pair of fictional characters around the world in 80 days. In 1931, Wiley Post and Harold Gatty took a lot less time.
• wiley post • harold gatty • winnie mae • lockheed vega • london
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
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
Denver's Brown Palace Hotel
The Democratic National Convention is held in Denver in 2008, and city hotels will be busy. Denver's historic Brown Palace Hotel has hosted almost every US President
• denver • colorado • hotel • brown palace • historical tour
The Democratic National Convention is held in Denver in 2008, and city hotels will be busy. Denver's historic Brown Palace Hotel has hosted almost every US President
• denver • colorado • hotel • brown palace • historical tour
Eastern Europe’s Post WWII Fate
Both assuming eventual victory, early in the war the Nazi German and Communist Russian governments analyzed and began to implement plans for Eastern Europe
• world war ii • eastern europe • nazi • oil • europe
Both assuming eventual victory, early in the war the Nazi German and Communist Russian governments analyzed and began to implement plans for Eastern Europe
• world war ii • eastern europe • nazi • oil • europe
ELECTION SURPRISES: WOODROW WILSON'S RE-ELECTION
The first in a series about surpising election results looks at the upset victory of Woodrow Wilson in his 1916 campaign for re-election.
• woodrow wilson • hughes • roosevelt • president • hiram johnson
The first in a series about surpising election results looks at the upset victory of Woodrow Wilson in his 1916 campaign for re-election.
• woodrow wilson • hughes • roosevelt • president • hiram johnson
Elinor Wylie
Elinor Wylie's life attracts more attention than her poems, but some of those poems are worth revisiting.
• elinor wylie • eleanor wylie • the puritan sonnet • phillip hichborn • willian rose benét
Elinor Wylie's life attracts more attention than her poems, but some of those poems are worth revisiting.
• elinor wylie • eleanor wylie • the puritan sonnet • phillip hichborn • willian rose benét
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 • 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 • frederick county
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
Fulton Designs Steamboat
Robert Fulton designs a steamboat for the Roosevelts. It will be called the New Orleans. Their steamboat voyage down the Mississippi begins.
• roosevelt • mississippi river • ohio river • river transportation in the 1800s • robert fulton
Robert Fulton designs a steamboat for the Roosevelts. It will be called the New Orleans. Their steamboat voyage down the Mississippi begins.
• roosevelt • mississippi river • ohio river • river transportation in the 1800s • robert fulton
Grand Coulee Dam
Visit the Grand Coulee Dam in Washington State
• grand coulee dam • concrete • depression • public works administration • president franklin delano roosevelt
Visit the Grand Coulee Dam in Washington State
• grand coulee dam • concrete • depression • public works administration • president franklin delano roosevelt