FDR Annual Reading Festival

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Fourteen Authors presenting their books.
The Books cont.

Three of the presentations that I enjoyed.

Michael Gerhardt, UNC-CH,
            Law School. 
                  FDR’s Mentors                
Catherine Prince,  Fordham U.

For the Love of Labor: The Life of Pauline Newman

Andrew Preston, UVa.

Total Defense: The New Deal and the Invention of National Security

Bill  Harris, Director, FDR Library

June19th 2026.

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June 30, 1941, The First Presidential Library opened by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

June 19, 2026, the newest Presidential Center opened by President Barack Obama.

Springwood through the trees.
Rose Garden and Grave site under renovation
FDR and ER Burial site
Springwood
The Bench overlooking the Hudson Valley
Driveway from Springwood to Albany Post Road
Bust at entrance to FDR Presidential Library
Entry into the Library

“The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little”.

Wonderful old tree on lovely grounds

Four Freedoms Awards NYC, September 2025

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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

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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

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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