November 18, 2021

In this issue: a Tour of the Library Grounds, FDR's Closest Advisor Harry Hopkins, Eleanor's Monteith Bowl, the Cairo and Tehran Conferences, and Giving Tuesday.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS & EVENTS
Unexpected History: FDR's Gatehouse and Stories from the Library Grounds
November 24, 2021
2pm ET
Shortly after the Library opened to the public on July 4, 1941, construction contractor John McShain offered to build the gate house for the sum of $1.00. President Roosevelt gladly accepted. FDR Library Deputy Director William Harris takes a look at McShain’s gift to FDR, and the often unnoticed evidence of FDR's years living and working onsite.
PROGRAM ARCHIVES
From June 2015:

George Marshall once said that had it not been fo Harry Hopkins, World War II might have continued on to 1947 and we might not have won at all. Author Christoper O'Sullivan talks about FDR's most trusted advisor.
(Video: 42:17 minutes)

FEATURES AND DIVERSIONS
Eleanor Roosevelt inherited this monteith bowl from her maternal Livingston ancestors. It bears the Livingston coat of arms. Crafted by Boston silversmith John Coney (1655-1722) for Robert and Alida Livingston, it reflects Mrs. Roosevelt’s family’s history, wealth, and stature.

Monteith Bowl

The Cairo and Tehran Conferences took place in November 1943. This footage, shot by the US Signal Corps, is narrated by an FDR speech. (Video, 9:13 minutes)

SUPPORTING OUR WORK
If you love the FDR Library's world-class exhibits and fabulous programs and want to support our mission to foster research and education on the life, times, and continuing impact of the Roosevelts join us for our annual Giving Tuesday campaign on November 30th! There are so many ways to participate...

"Whatever our individual circumstances or opportunities, we are all in it, and our spirit is good... and do not let anyone tell you anything different."
FDR, Oct 12, 1942, fireside chat.
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