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Collection of five speeches [Decimalized .01-.05]

GLC00196

Address of the President at Chicago, Illinois

Speech to businessmen signed at the end. Reports on the recovery the nation is experiencing since the Depression in many areas of business; banks, industry, railroads, farming, investments, etc. Criticizes the previous administration's focus on...

GLC00196.03

[Address at the dedication of the Jersey City Medical Center, New Jersey]

Signed at the end. Marked hold for release by M. H. McIntyre, Assistant Secretary to the President. Mentions the funds of the Public Works Administration that went to American hospitals. Thanks those in the medical and nursing professions....

GLC00196.05

to Frederick S. Greene

Franklin D. Roosevelt advises that there is $6,059,000 available for emergency relief to be used for highway projects in New York State. Informs that the money must be spent by July 1, 1933. Decides that some of the money should be used on the...

GLC00224

The Negro Working Population and National Recovery

A memorandum entitled, "The Negro Working Population and National Recovery," by the National Urban League for Social Service Among Negroes dated January 4, 1937. The item was prepared and submitted to President Franklin D. Roosevelt to review how...

GLC09776

Social Planning in America, A Dynamic Interpretation

One pamphlet entitled, "Social Planning in America, A Dynamic Interpretation," by Joseph S. Himes dated 1954. Himes observes communities' methodology to organize and mobilize in the United States. One example is the Tennessee Valley Authority group...

GLC09640.078

to Henry L. Stoddard

In a letter marked "Personal," Hoover writes critically about President Roosevelt and the New Deal. He comments on an economic conference and going off the gold standard. He provides a list of "misrepresentations and illusions held out from...

GLC00782.10

Second Inaugural Address of Franklin D. Roosevelt

Signed by Roosevelt at the end. Address delivered at the Capital, Washington, D.C., 20 January 1937. Stresses the idea of creating a better world through economic morality. Presents progress, not stagnation, as a way to improve the lives of...

GLC00196.01

[Speech to Democrats]

Signed at the end. References the problems President Andrew Jackson faced during his administration and how he handled them. Talks about letters he has received from families and businesses pledging their support and encouragement for him....

GLC00196.02

Roosevelt Defends New Deal in Speech

One picture of President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the Jefferson Day Dinner where he defended the New Deal, and the re-eletion of Governor Herbert H. Lehman. Also pictured is James Farley, postmaster general.

GLC09957.20

P.W.A. in Action

One map entitled, "P.W.A. in Action," dated 1935. Map consists of an illustration of the United States; identifying each states' local Public Works program. Programs mentioned are related to housing, transportation, defense, museum, infratstructure...

GLC09879

[Collection of photographs related to Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1914-1962][Decimalized .01-.63]

Collection of photographs related to life and family of Franklin D. Roosevelt dated 1914-1962. Consists of 63 photographs that pertain to Roosevelt's political career as Aide to the Secretary of Navy, presidency and political campagins. In addition...

GLC09957

The Challenge to Liberty

Inscribed to James A. Healy "more advice to the New Deal inclined." Critical of FDR's New Deal. One black and white bust engraving of Hoover included.

GLC08727

[Speech of Senator John F. Kennedy to the National Rural Electric Cooperation Association]

Speech given in Washington, D.C. on the topic of rural electrification. Advocates continuing the development of electricity championed by Senator George W. Norris during the New Deal. Argues that electric power will be central to America's...

GLC05628