FDR Library Education Specialist Jeffrey Urbin explores some of the creative ways people made, saved or did without money during the Great Depression.

In an age dominated by disinformation, what are the facts about the history of the United States? In A DOCUMENTARY HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, Alexander Heffner revisits primary sources to tell the unvarnished history of the United States -- compiling the key documents, speeches, letters, tweets, and Supreme Court decisions. This program will be streamed the Library's official YouTube, Facebook and Twitter accounts.

Robert Jackson served as Attorney General, a Supreme Court Justice, and Chief Prosecutor of the Nuremberg Trials. Author William Casto examines four times Jackson advised FDR.

The cottonwood tree from which this FDR bust by Frank E. LaFournaise was carved grew on the side of the Fort Peck Dam in Montana. Presented by Auxillary V.F.W. Fort Peck, Post 3107 and V.F.W. Fort Peck, Post 3107 on the occasion of the President's visit to Fort Peck Dam, October 3, 1937.

Many previous presidents donated their papers to the Library of Congress, but this was not the best fit for Roosevelt. Not only was his collection too expansive, but Roosevelt was concerned about having all of the nation's important documents housed in one place. Instead, he built a new facility on a 16 acre section of his mother's home in Hyde Park, NY.

FDR speaks at the dedication of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library in Hyde Park N.Y. on June 30, 1941. (1:51 minutes)

During the Great Depression FDR’s New Deal created a series of programs designed to put millions of unemployed people to work. One of his favorites was the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), which built recreational trails and facilities, many still in use today.

Why not explore a nature trail near you?

Join as a Fala Friend Level Member and you'll get a special FDR Library bandana* to dress up your pooch. Now available in blue!

FDR's Home Garden is managed by the National Park Service in partnership with the FDR Hyde Park Foundation. Historically the garden supported the Roosevelt family and everyone on the estate. Currently the Home Garden donates over 300 crates of produce to local food banks.