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Apr 3, 2014 · Early Life and Education. Roosevelt was born on January 30, 1882, in Hyde Park, New York. He was born into a wealthy family as the only child of James Roosevelt and Sara Ann Delano Roosevelt,...
The Library's mission is to foster research and education on the life and times of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, and their continuing impact on contemporary life. Our work is carried out by four major areas: Archives, Museum, Education and Public Programs.
After graduating from Groton, FDR went to Harvard College in 1900. He had only been in school for a few weeks when his father, who had suffered from a heart ailment for the previous decade, passed away.
Overview. Faced with the Great Depression and World War II, Franklin D. Roosevelt, nicknamed “FDR,” guided America through its greatest domestic crisis, with the exception of the Civil War, and its greatest foreign crisis. His presidency—which spanned twelve years—was unparalleled, not only in length but in scope.
(1882-1945) 32 nd President of the United States, commonly known by his initials, FDR. He is best known for his series of social programs, called the New Deal, which focused on relief, recovery, and reform to combat the effects of the Great Depression.
Sep 24, 2014 · Description. A brief summary of the life of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Bell Ringer Assignment. Describe Franklin Roosevelt’s experience at the White House as a young child. How many terms...
THE EDUCATION OF FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT* by KARL HELICHER Director Wolfsohn Memorial Library King of Prussia, Pennsylvania Franklin Roosevelt received his first formal education from his mother, Sara, followed by a succession of tutors until at age 14 he was sent to Groton Academy in 1896. Roosevelt entered Groton two years
