Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Chronicling the Triumphs—and Tragedies—of Life in the Deep South
A new book and traveling exhibition highlight the work of Mississippi photographer O.N. Pruitt
The Fascinating—and Harrowing—Tale of the First Japanese American to Publish a Book of Fiction
After his incarceration during WWII, Toshio Mori released a collection of short stories based on his experiences as a second generation Asian immigrant
Trove of Presidential Memorabilia, From Washington's Hair to JFK's Sweater, Is Up for Sale
RR Auction is offering a collection of nearly 300 artifacts, including a signed photo of Abraham Lincoln and a pen used by FDR
When Radio Stations Stopped a Public Figure From Spreading Dangerous Lies
When radio was king, many outlets chose to cease broadcasting Father Charles Coughlin's anti-Semitic sermons
How Elvis Helped America Eliminate Polio
The rock star's much-publicized vaccination inspired reluctant U.S. teens to get inoculated
Why Defeated Presidential Candidates Deliver Concession Speeches
The tradition dates back to 1896, when William Jennings Bryan conceded the election to William McKinley via telegram
Catherine the Great's Lost Treasure, the Rise of Animal Rights and Other New Books to Read
These five September releases may have been lost in the news cycle
The True History Behind 'The Plot Against America'
Philip Roth's classic novel, newly adapted by HBO, envisions a world in which Charles Lindbergh wins the 1940 presidential election
The Hidden Power Behind D-Day
As a key advisor to F.D.R., Adm. William D. Leahy was instrumental in bringing the Allies together to agree upon the invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe
When Churchill Dissed America
Our exclusive first look at the diaries of King George VI reveals the Prime Minister's secret hostility to the United States
The Puerto Rican Roots of the Mega Millions Jackpot
The first modern lottery in the United States raised funds to fight tuberculosis
Rare Home Movies Show the Private Lives of the Roosevelts
The 16mm film depicts the first couple picnicking, boating, and socializing with their friends, family and advisors
How FDR Took the First Steps Towards Ending Prohibition
In 1932, nine days after his inauguration, President Roosevelt signed an order authorizing the sale of beer
Newly Discovered Footage Offers Rare Glimpse of FDR Walking
Stricken with polio at the age of 39, Roosevelt did not like to be photographed as he struggled to walk
Norman Rockwell's 'Four Freedoms' Brought the Ideals of America to Life
This wartime painting series reminded Americans what they were fighting for
How the New Deal Left Out African-Americans
During the Great Depression, unemployment among African-Americans was twice that of whites – mostly due to segregation
Rare Footage of FDR Walking With Leg Braces
FDR contracted polio at the age of 39, which left his legs partially paralyzed. Fearing this would impact his bid for presidency, he came to an agreement
The Reporter Who Helped Persuade FDR to Tell the Truth About War
After witnessing the bloody struggle with Japan, Robert Sherrod thought the public should face the 'cruel' facts
How the First Man-Made Nuclear Reactor Reshaped Science and Society
In December 1942, Chicago Pile-1 ushered in an age of frightening possibility
Why the Ku Klux Klan Flourished Under Prohibition
The Ku Klux Klan's resurgence in the 1920s is linked to the passage of the Volstead Act in 1920
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