FDR Memorial Archives
A Look Back at the Top Ten Highlights of 2023
- Mar - 12 - 2024
In the spirit of commemorating Franklin D. Roosevelt's enduring legacy, the FDR Memorial Legacy Committee is proud to reflect on the remarkable achievements and milestones of 2023. From preserving historical sites to advancing initiatives that echo Roosevelt's vision, the past year has been filled with impactful endeavors that continue to resonate with generations.
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2022 Progress Report on Accessibility at the FDR Memorial
- Jul - 27 - 2022
The FDR Committee marked the 32nd Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act with the release of the 2022 Progress Report on Accessibility at the FDR Memorial.
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25th Anniversary Celebration Highlights the Memorial’s Forward Thinking on Inclusivity
- May - 11 - 2022
The FDR Memorial Legacy Committee celebrates the 25th Anniversary of the FDR Memorial as a pioneer in bringing truth and authenticity to history.
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Webinar Recording of The FDR Memorial: Unveiling the Hidden History
- Jan - 15 - 2021
Webinar Recording of The FDR Memorial: Unveiling the Hidden History
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Flipbook with Archives
- Jan - 14 - 2021
The FDR Memorial Legacy Committee (FDR Committee), as part of the DC Community Heritage Project (DCCHP), is proud to unveil the initial archives chronicling the history of the fight for disability representation at the FDR Memorial, DC led by people with disabilities from 1995-2001.
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Campaign Leaders
- Jan - 08 - 2021
Disability advocates worked tirelessly in the fight to add the wheelchair statue at the FDR Memorial. Learn more about some of the important leaders of the historic campaign.
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Meet the Artists: Lawrence Halprin
- Jun - 01 - 2020
In 1974 Halprin was selected by the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Commission to design a 7.5-acre site along the edge of the Tidal Basin, adjacent to the National Mall. He created four outdoor rooms, organized in a sequence to tell the story of the U.S. during the four terms of Roosevelt’s presidency. The rooms (built of red granite) and water features escalate in complexity as the narrative progresses. Twenty-one inscriptions of Roosevelt’s words are carved into the granite walls.
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