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Roosevelt, Eleanor, 1884-1962

Eleanor Roosevelt speaking at the dedication of the home of Franklin D. Roosevelt

Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt (standing at podium) speaking at the dedication of the home of the late President Franklin D. Roosevelt as a national shrine. Seated behind her are, from left to right: Marian Anderson, Reverend George Anthony, National Park Service Director Newton B. Drury, Major General Harry Vaughan, Clark Clifford, Secretary of the Interior Julius Krug, and Admiral William D. Leahy. Standing behind Clark Clifford, next to the pillar is Franklin D. Roosevelt, Junior. Former President Roosevelt's Scottish Terrier dog Fala is sitting on the ground next to Mrs.

President Truman speaking at the home of former President Franklin D. Roosevelt

President Harry S. Truman (standing at podium) speaking at the dedication of the home of the late President Franklin D. Roosevelt as a national shrine. Seated behind President Truman are, from left to right: Marian Anderson, Reverend George Anthony, Newton B. Drury (Director of the National Park Service), Eleanor Roosevelt, Harry Vaughan, Clark Clifford, Secretary of the Interior Julius Krug, and Admiral William D. Leahy. Standing behind Clark Clifford, next to the pillar is Franklin D. Roosevelt, Junior.