Honoring the 25th Anniversary of the FDR Wheelchair Statue and the Completion of the FDR Memorial

Past Event Date : February 23, 2026

Event Dates are March 31st, May 12th, and May 13th. Click to read more!

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FDR Memorial Legacy Committee Wins Award in Best Shorts Film Competition

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The FDR Committee has won a prestigious Best of Short designation from The Best Shorts Film Competition. The award was given for FDR’s compelling series, “FDR: Great Abilities,” that sheds light on how Americans with disabilities successfully advocated for the inclusion of a wheelchair statue at the FDR Memorial in Washington, DC, demonstrating to the world what true leadership looks like.

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2026 marks the 25th anniversary of the FDR wheelchair statue and Memorial.

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The FDR Memorial Legacy Committee has announced the 25th Anniversary of the FDR Memorial Wheelchair Statue, marking a historic milestone in the fight for disability inclusion and representation. The 2026 celebration will honor the disabled Americans who championed the wheelchair statue’s inclusion, commemorate the enduring legacy of the Memorial itself, and supporters to reflect ...

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