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Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Tribute
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Tribute

Object numberMO 2019.5.1
Name Print, Photographic
Maker
Dateca. 1945
Mediumpaper, ink, wood, plastic
Dimensionsframe H 10 3/4 in x W 7 7/8 in x D 1/2 in (27.3 cm x 20 cm x 1.3 cm )
DescriptionA printed Franklin D. Roosevelt tribute. It consists of a black and white photographic portrait image of FDR. Below the image are three paragraphs of typed text titled: A FRIEND IS GONE. The text describes the feeling of great loss by most Americans on the death of FDR. No maker or date listed.

The piece is framed in a 3/4" wide wood frame with a plastic "glazing" and a wood backer.
Label TextFranklin D. Roosevelt's sudden death on April 12, 1945 stunned the nation. Americans created a variety of tributes to their fallen President, this item being one such example.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by John E. Vargo in 2019.
Credit LineGift of John E. Vargo
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPortraits (National Archives Identifier 778816)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - PossiblyCopyrightCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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