Four Freedoms Awards NYC, September 2025


Edison Hotel Ballroom
Anne Eleanor Roosevelt, Chair, Roosevelt Institute

Freedom of Speech, Teen Vogue
Freedom of Worship, Dr. Jacqui Lewis
Freedom from Want, World Central Kitchen, represented by Javier Garcia
Chef José Andrés, Founder of WCK
Freedom from Fear, Center for Victims of Torture,  Dr. Simon Adams
Freedom Medal, Darren Walker, President, Ford Foundation
Luncheon, Rooftop Ballroom
Open Rooftop
William Harris, Director of The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Presidential Library

Leaving Roosevelt World

I am always sad to leave Hyde Park and Roosevelt World. This year I am even sadder.

I watched again the video, which is presented at the end of the Presidential Library/Museum tour, that is written and narratived by Pres. Clinton.

The video tells the story of President Roosevelt: a President of eloquence, diplomacy, optimism, hope, courage and empathy.

So worth watching… especially in light of today.

https://youtu.be/p_-NB_eAG7U?si=actVkZUZKVnJlECI

(5+min video)

Sunday in the Hudson  Valley

Fabulous day!!!…

Church,  river cruise, state park.

St. James Episcopal Church at Hyde Park, NY

The Rev.
Meredith Sanderson.
Sermons without any notes.  Incredibly gifted.

FDR’s Church
Here with King George VI, June 1939

Senior Warden

With Rev. Deacon Gail.
Gail and I met several years ago at a birthday party for ER.

St. James is so very special and I love attending service.

So warm, welcoming…


Onward to a cruise on the Hudson


On to Norre Point State Park

The Annual Roosevelt Reading Festival

Fourteen Authors discussed their books. 

Dynamic presentation.
I really enjoyed talking with Jeff.

The Keynote Speaker,
Richard Breitman.  Noted Historian of the Holocaust

Samuele Pardini from Elon University
Writing Home: Selected World War II Letters of Leslie A. Fiedle
John Lanza

From One War to Another

A 1941 Gibson guitar which “served” in Europe in WWII.
Book Covers.

I so enjoy being a small part of this event. Introducing some of the authors, hearing their presentations, and having the opportunity to meet and talk about their research