Author Catherine Grace Katz and FDR Library Director Paul Sparrow discuss the influential roles played by Anna Roosevelt Boettiger, Sarah Churchill, and Kathleen Harriman, the daughters of FDR, Winston Churchill, and Averell Harriman, at the most important conference of World War II. Live Q&A in the comments during the premiere on Facebook.

Author John F. Sears talks to FDR Library Director Paul Sparrow about his new book Refuge Must Be Given: Eleanor Roosevelt, the Jewish Plight, and the Founding of Israel, and examines Eleanor's relationship with the Jews, describing how she became a champion of Israel in the United States. Live questions will be taken from both the Facebook and YouTube audiences.

Five minutes into reading Roi Ottley's manuscript, unearthed by a librarian at St. Bonaventure University, editor Mark Huddle knew what he was reading was remarkable. Ottley's vision highlights some of the divisions that were at the core of American society.

Artist Chiura Obata and his family were incarcerated at the Central Utah (Topaz) camp. He established an art school there and continued his own work as a painter. Learn more about this gift to Eleanor Roosevelt:

By most accounts, Sara Delano Roosevelt was a force to be reckoned with, and by all accounts, she doted on her only child Franklin. So it isn’t surprising that for Mother’s Day 1934, Sara determined to give a special gift to her beloved son, one that would remind him of his mother each day they were apart: a portrait of herself! A Mothers Day blog by FDR Library Deputy Director William Harris.

On April 30, 1940, Eleanor Roosevelt commenced a new, commercial radio series on NBC. The new program aired every Tuesday and Thursday from a location convenient to the First Lady’s travel schedule. The makers of Sweetheart Soap, the Manhattan Soap Company, sponsored the program for an initial 13-week pick-up. The focus would be on issues of general interest to Mrs. Roosevelt or her daily activities, much like her syndicated column, “My Day.”

Excerpts including Eleanor Roosevelt's definition of a liberal and where she hoped to see the country in 50 years.

When I walk through the Roosevelt home, I envision Fala following me, leading me to his favorite spots. Fala takes me to the President’s office and runs in and jumps into HIS chair, calmly commanding the attention of all who enter. Fala listens intently as FDR delivers his Fireside Chat. I see Fala comforting the President as he leads the country through the dark days of WWII. Catherine Ladnier, a Library supporter and program presenter from Greenwich, CT.