OpenStax
Open Stax: World War Ii 1941 1945: Origins of War: Europe, Asia and United States
Examines the conditions that fostered the rise of Fascism and Nazism, the events during the lead-up to the outbreak of war, and what Roosevelt did to help affected nations yet still keep the United States neutral.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Table of Contents
This site from ibiblio.org provides a page of links (all on the same server) to various speeches and documents given and written by Franklin D. Roosevelt which is related to foreign policy.
Library of Congress
Loc: American Treasures: Memo From Stalin
Stalin's memo to representative W. Averell Harriman following a conference with U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt and British Prime Minister W. Churchill on military planning of WWII against Hitler.
Lin and Don Donn
American History Lesson Plans: Fdr's Fireside Chats
A great lesson plan to examine Franklin D. Roosevelt's first fireside chat and apply the format in explaining a current economic problem.
270 To Win
270towin: 1940 Presidential Election
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1940 won by Franklin D. Roosevelt. This election was the only occasion in American history in which a candidate was elected to a third term as president.
270 To Win
270towin: 1936 Presidential Election
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1936 won by Franklin D. Roosevelt, the greatest electoral landslide since the beginning of the current two-party system in the 1850s.
270 To Win
270towin: 1944 Presidential Election
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1944 won by Franklin D. Roosevelt, a record fourth term.
Curated OER
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Site provides biographical information about Franklin D. Roosevelt. Read on to learn about his presidency and view a picture of him.
Teaching American History
Teaching American History: Acceptance for Nomination of Second Term
Transcript of President Franklin Roosevelt's acceptance of nomination for a second term.
Digital History
Digital History: The Depression of 1937
Read about the "Roosevelt Recession" that resulted from the slashing of government spending because of rosy economic news in 1936. Find out how opposition to the New Deal kept it from being expanded to help the country out of recession...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Arsenal of Democracy
Although Americans remained isolationist in their thinking, President Roosevelt understood that the European allies needed help against the Germans. Read about the incremental ways America became involved in World War II in Europe...
New Deal Network
New Deal Network: Great Depression and the Arts
Part of a wonderful website devoted to researching and teaching the Great Depression and the New Deal. These pages are focused specifically on the arts during this time.
New Deal Network
New Deal Network: An Extemporaneous Address at Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, Ny
Text of a speech by Franklin D. Roosevelt on the National Recovery Act and encouraging citizen involvement in government.
Teaching American History
Teaching American History: Pearl Harbor Speech
A printable version of the speech delivered by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on December 8, 1941 following the events on Pearl Harbor.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History: Period 7: 1890 1945
This Khan Academy resource provides a table of contents with notes for several sections of AP US History Period 5: 1890-1945.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Japanese Internment
Discusses the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II, an action that resulted from Franklin D. Roosevelt's Executive Order 9066. The constitutionality of the order was challenged all the way to the Supreme Court by Fred...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Frances Perkins
Encyclopedia Britannica provides a biography of Frances Perkins. Appointed secretary of labor by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, she was the first female cabinet member.
University of Groningen
American History: Documents: The Atlantic Charter 1941 August 14
Features the complete text of the Atlantic Charter signed by President Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill in 1941 which defined the Allied goals for the post-war world.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Primary Resources: Fireside Chat, May 7, 1933
President Franklin Roosevelt's Fireside Chat, the banking crisis address to the nation in May 1933. He presents his plans to end the trouble with the banks.
Other
Schs: Fdr and the Court Packing Controversy
A narrated slideshow detailing the problems Franklin Roosevelt ran up against with putting his New Deal plans into effect. The conservative justices on the Supreme Court determined that many of the reforms were unconstitutional. Find out...
Other
Au: Frances Perkins on the Social Security Act (1935)
Here is a speech given by Frances Perkins, Secretary of Labor in the administration of Franklin Roosevelt, praising the passage of the Social Security Act in 1935. See how this groundbreaking legislation would help the elderly, disabled,...
Library of Economics and Liberty
Concise Encyclopedia of Economics: Great Depression
For upper level classes and abilities only. A very scholarly explanation of the causes of the Great Depression and steps Franklin Roosevelt to end it. An excellent source due to its thorough analysis and detail.
US Department of State
U.s. Department of State: Atlantic Charter
This article published by the US Department of State's Office of the Historian discusses the significance of the Atlantic Charter. In it Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill agreed on a broad statement of war aims for Great Britain...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: The Stabilizing of the National Economy
Original document, 1942. Roosevelt places in effect emergency orders to control prices, inflation and domestic economics during war time.
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