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Roosevelt, Eleanor, 1884-1962

Wreath Laying Ceremony at Roosevelt Grave by French President Auriol

French President Vincent Auriol (carrying wreath, right side, mostly obscured), carrying a wreath to the grave of former President Franklin D. Roosevelt at Roosevelt's Hyde Park home during Auriol's visit to the United States. Also present are former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt (left, with other woman walking behind Auriol) and Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (group walking behind Mrs. Roosevelt, right). All others are unidentified.

French President Auriol at President Roosevelt's at Hyde Park

French President Vincent Auriol (foreground) placing a wreath upon the grave of former President Franklin D. Roosevelt at Hyde Park, New York, as Eleanor Roosevelt and other dignitaries look on. In the group standing behind Mrs. Roosevelt are French Ambassador Henri Bonnet (left) and Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (right). All others are unidentified.