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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: President Franklin D. Roosevelt

For Students 9th - 10th
This companion to the PBS series surveys the career of the longest-serving president in U.S. history and leader through the Great Depression and World War II.
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Other

Georgia Info: Fdr's Visits to Georgia

For Students 9th - 10th
A very detailed account of FDR's involvement in Georgia, in particular, his role in the establishment of a medical foundation at Warm Springs, Georgia. FDR actually bought the property and used the warm waters to try to help with his...
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Foreign Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll through this discussion of Franklin Roosevelt's attention to foreign policy during his several terms in office to "Confronting Germany and Japan" and "Descent into War." Here you will find out about the United States' position of...
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New Deal Network

New Deal Network: The Great Depression: 1930s and the Roosevelt Administration

For Students 9th - 10th
The New Deal Network is devoted to students and teachers researching the Great Depression and the New Deal. Features include an extensive database of photographs, political cartoons, texts and a New Deal Network Classroom that has lesson...
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Churchill's Broadcast About Roosevelt

For Students 9th - 10th
Transcript from Churchill's radio broadcast to the world regarding his meetings with Roosevelt at the Atlantic Conference in 1941. From the British Library of Information.
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New York Times

New York Times: On This Day: Roosevelt, Churchill Map 1943 War Strategy

For Students 9th - 10th
A great article from the New York Times on January 24, 1943, reporting on the meeting between President Roosevelt and Winston Churchill at Casablanca. At this meeting it was confirmed that the United Nations would accept only...
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Eleanor Roosevelt, American Visionary

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features photos and artifacts from the life of one of the most dynamic and controversial First Ladies in U.S. history, as well as a virtual tour of her home.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Franklin Delano Roosevelt: The American Franchise

For Students 9th - 10th
Informative discussion on FDR and the Democratic Party coalition that primarily consisted of African-Americans, union members, women, Mexican-Americans, and recent immigrants. This "New Deal" coalition provided power for the Democrats...
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Teaching American History

Teaching American History: Franklin D. Roosevelt: Campaign Speech

For Students 9th - 10th
FDR delivers a campaign speech as Election Day draws near in 1932. He addresses domestic issues that must be addressed as the nation experiences the impact of the Great Depression.
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Teaching American History

Teaching American History: Franklin D. Roosevelt: First Inaugural Address

For Students 9th - 10th
Transcribed version of the First Inaugural Address given by FDR in 1933.
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Teaching American History

Teaching American History: Fdr: Radio Address Delivered From Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
A transcript of a radio address delivered from Franklin D. Roosevelt from Washington telling the nation that he hopes that the United States will not enter the war in Europe.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Franklin D Roosevelt

For Students 8th - 10th
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Franklin D Roosevelt and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: Franklin Delano Roosevelt

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides links to all of FDR's inaugural addresses, State of the Union addresses and Pearl Harbor speech.
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Yale University

Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: The Foreign Policy of Franklin D. Roosevelt

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Describes Roosevelt's policies towards Pan-America, involvement in the global conflict, and entry into World War II. Included are sample lessons and a bibliography. (Published in 1978)
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Yale University

Yale: Avalon Project: Roosevelt's Message to Congress on the Atlantic Charter

For Students 9th - 10th
A copy of President Roosevelt's message to Congress in 1941 regarding the Atlantic Charter.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Franklin Roosevelt: Executive Order 7649

For Students 9th - 10th
Find the text of President Roosevelt's executive order for the Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1937, which provided for the expenditure of funds to help the unemployed.
Primary
American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Franklin Roosevelt: Executive Order 7086

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the text of President Roosevelt's executive order that established the National Youth Adminstration as part of the Works Progress Administration. Its purpose was to help young people find jobs.
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Digital History

Digital History: President Roosevelt and the Wpa [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Franklin Roosevelt had to deal with the Great Depression quickly when he became president in 1932. Read about the early New Deal legislation, how the money was spent, and who administered the programs. Find out about the Works Progress...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Roosevelt's Critics

For Students 5th - 8th
Franklin Roosevelt had many critics, many of whom criticized him for not going far enough with his New Deal legislation. Read about three such critics and their plans.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Henry A. Wallace

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical sketch of Henry A. Wallace who held a variety of positions in the Roosevelt administration, including Secretary of Agriculture, Secretary of Commerce and Vice-President.
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Digital History

Digital History: Roosevelt's Critics

For Students 5th - 8th
This article lays out criticism of President Roosevelt and his handling of the Great Depression and the New Deal. Read about three men who developed a great following by insisting that the New Deal did not go far enough and not enough...
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: The New Deal Brings Social Reforms

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the wide-sweeping social programs Franklin Roosevelt introduced after taking office in 1933, and traces the development of the New Deal from Roosevelt's proposals to Congress, the Supreme Court's nullification of many of the...
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Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

Truman Library: Oral History Interview With Leon H. Keyserling

For Students 9th - 10th
A fascinating interview with Leon Keyserling, a member of the Roosevelt Administration who played a large part in the implementation of the New Deal, recorded for the Truman Library in 1971.
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Digital History

Digital History: African Americans and the New Deal

For Students 9th - 10th
Article discusses why African Americans supported Franklin Roosevelt despite the slight gains in civil rights offered by the New Deal.

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