Franklin Delano Roosevelt was the first President to set up a library for his papers and writings.
A bust of FDR is outside the museum and library.
In the entry hall a bust of Franklin and Eleanor.
Revolving exhibit. A book of George Washington's Acts of Congress. Usually at Mount Vernon. It has notes in the margin that Washington wrote, outlining a President's duties.
Newly discovered photograph of FDR, taken shortly before he died.
Campaign hat.
Campaign sign.
Gift from a carpenter that was feed by Roosevelt's New Deal.
Art work done by WPA artists.
Actor's who started with help from WPA.
Dust Storm. Franklin had planted 200 million trees from Canada to Texas to stop another Dust Storm.
Repeal of Probation.
People listen to Roosevelt's Fireside Chat on the radio.
Franklin's Office.
The Four Freedom's that Roosevelt spoke of:
1. Freedom of Speech.
2.Freedom to Worship.
3. Freedom from Want.
4. Freedom from Fear.
Red Cross Uniform worn by Eleanor when she visited the troops.
War Room.
The Teheran Conference.
Franklin's Presidential Desk. On the left of the desk is a picture of Roosevelt's four sons, who all served in World War II
Eleanor's typewriter.
Franklin as the Spinx.
Impressive library.
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