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October 27 marks Navy Day!
For the next few weeks, come to the FDR Library and Museum to see a display in our Behind the Scenes area of Franklin D. Roosevelt's collection of artifacts, prints, and artwork illustrating the history of the United States Navy.
#USNavy
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A highlight of hosting our current special exhibition, DECLARING THE REVOLUTION AMERICA’S PRINTED PATH TO INDEPENDENCE -- Historical Works from the David M. Rubenstein Americana Collection, was our special program with Mr. Rubenstein last evening.
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PLEASE NOTE: Our special exhibition DECLARING THE REVOLUTION will close at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt was an avid, lifelong collector of artifacts, prints, and artwork illustrating the history of the United States Navy. Navy Day in the US is celebrated annually on October 27. See this display in our Behind the Scenes area through November.
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To learn more about the artifacts on display, visit our collections website: fdr.artifacts.archives.gov/f…
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Tonight's program with Brian Hollander, on his book NOTHING OF INSIGNIFICANCE: ADVENTURES IN JOURNALISM, featured readings, a great conversation with publisher Will Nixon, live music and a book signing. A special thanks to Brian's wife, Fran, for her beautiful vocals.
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FDR Library retweeted
Congratulations to William who completed his Presidential Passport at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum! 🎉🎉🎉
Starting the journey in 2017 at the @HooverPresLib, he zigzagged across the country and visited 13 NARA Presidential Libraries! Well done, William!
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The vast records of the @usnatarchives include treaties, maps, and a surprising number of cakes 🍰 Swipe to see Presidents celebrating with something sweet this #NationalDessertDay @FDRLibrary @IkeLibrary
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Eleanor Roosevelt received this print "The American Church of Paris" in 1951 from Dr. Clayton Edgar Williams, the pastor of the Church, while she was in Paris for the United Nations Commission on Human Rights. Eleanor displayed it in her living room on 74th St. apt in NYC.
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FDR Library retweeted
☕ Happy National Coffee Day! ☕
Think you drink a lot of coffee? During WWII, Ike was known to drink 15 to 20 cups of coffee a day! ☕
How many cups does it take to get you through your day? 👇☕
#IkeLife #NationalCoffeeDay #Ike #WWIIHistory #CoffeeLovers #HistoryBuff
ALT 📸 Photo: EPL 77-18-252 General Dwight Eisenhower, Supreme Commander Allied Forces, takes time for coffee during a visit to the Divisional Command Post of the 8th Infantry Division in Belgium. (November 9, 1944)
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A fascinating conversation this evening with historian Harvey J. Kaye, "Thomas Paine, Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Power of Words in Turbulent Times."
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JOIN US NOW:
Conversation with Harvey J. Kaye:
"Thomas Paine, Franklin D. Roosevelt
and the Power of Words in Turbulent Times"
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Proper Harvesting Pays - This WWII conservation poster by Earle Winslow encourages landowners to turn crooked, low value trees into essential wartime resources like railroad ties, fence posts, and firewood: fdr.artifacts.archives.gov/o…
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FDR Library retweeted
Happy Constitution Day!📜On September 17, 1787, delegates gathered at the Constitutional Convention to sign the U.S. Constitution, establishing the foundation of our nation's government.
The National Archives is proud to be the permanent home to our nation's founding documents.
ALT Constitution of the United States, September 17, 1787. NAID: 1667751
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FDR Library retweeted
9 days away… and you can stream it!
“Thomas Paine, FDR & the Power of Words in Turbulent Times" with Harvey J. Kaye in conversation at Hyde Park from the #FDR LIBRARY
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September marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
This section of a steel I-beam was removed from “Ground Zero” at the WTC site after the attack and donated to the Museum in 2003. See it on display this month in the Visitor Center.
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In 1942, The Schools at War program became a part of the war effort on the home front. Launched by the U.S. Treasury and Office of Education, it encouraged schoolchildren to buy war stamps, sell bonds, and salvage scrap materials. Poster by Irving Nurick:
fdr.artifacts.archives.gov/o…
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Since we're all celebrating #WorldBeardDay, we thought it was a good time to ask our friends for a little help settling a longstanding debate. Here is a fine cabinet card image of John Aspinwall Roosevelt (1840-1909), paternal uncle of FDR. Does this count as a beard?
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FDR Library retweeted
Sights and sounds of the Franklin Roosevelt Presidential Library! 🦅🇺🇸🏛️
Check out “Franklin Roosevelt and Warm Springs” for his Presidency! visitingthepresidents.com/20…
#FranklinRoosevelt #HydePark #FDR
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