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Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Black and white photograph of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt speaking from a podium in Denver, Colorado, circa 1936. The Colorado State Capitol building is in the background.; Format: image/photograph

The Yalta Conference: Winston Churchill, President Franklin Roosevelt and Joseph Stalin met in Yalta to discuss the reorganization of post-war Europe in February, 1945. In this photograph, the three men are wearing heavy overcoats and are seated outside.Persian rugs are scattered...; Format: image/photograph

The Atlantic Charter: President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Britain's Winston Churchill are seated on the deck of the HMS Prince of Wales during a church service. Officials that are standing directly behind them are Admiral Ernest J. King, U.S Navy; General George C. Marshall, U.S....; Format: image/photograph

Paired writing: Hoover and FDR: Taking on the persona of FDR and Hoover, students will write responses to citizens seeking help with real world problems.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Angie Panel Holthausen.

Reading biographies and autobiographies: In Rethinking Reports, page 3.3; How good is that biography your students are reading? Here's how to make sure they get the most out of their reading and research.; Format: article; By Melissa Thibault.

Presidential inaugurations in historical perspective: A guide to online resources about the history of American presidential inaugurations.; Format: bibliography

Feed a fighter: In this lesson students will examine “Additional Helps for the 4-H Mobilization for Victory Program,” a Cooperative Extension Work document from the Green 'N' Growing collection at Special Collections Research Center at North Carolina State University Libraries. The document will help students understand the efforts civilians underwent to support military efforts in World War II.; Format: lesson plan (grade 10–12 Social Studies); By Lisa Stamey.

A date which will live in infamy: President Franklin Roosevelt's speech before a joint session of Congress, December 8, 1941, asking for a declaration of war with Japan.; Format: audio/speech

The 2004 presidential election in historical context: Historian William E. Leuchtenburg talks about past presidential elections and how the 2004 election fits or defies precedents.; By Kathryn Walbert.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt's first inaugural address, 1933: Audio recording of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's first inaugural address, delivered 4 March 1933.; Format: audio/speech

Teaching about Thanksgiving: Resources and activities to help you bring historical accuracy, cultural sensitivity, and a broader context to discussions about the quintessentially American holiday.; Format: article; By Kathryn Walbert.

Resources on the web

By the People, For the People: Posters from the WPA, 1936-1943: 907 posters used to advertise programs and projects that were created as part of the Works Projects Administration. Included are posters documenting cultural programs, travel and tourism in the United States, health and safety issues, and community activities. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: Library of Congress