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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.
The War President
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

The War President

Artifact IDMO 1944.19.5
Object Type Bust
Artist (American artist, 1871-1963)
Date1943
Mediumplaster
Dimensionsoverall H 10 3/4 in x W 6 3/4 in x D 5 1/2 in (27.3 cm x 17.1 cm x 14 cm )
Physical DescriptionA small front-facing head and shoulders white plaster bust of Franklin D. Roosevelt. The artist's name is inscribed on the proper right side of the bust: 19©43 / WALTER RUSSELL. The reverse of the bust bears an inscription that reads: To / FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT / Miniature replica of bust of / President Roosevelt / Presented to the People of the / United States by the AHEPA. / From / WALTER RUSSELL.
Historical NoteThis bust of FDR by Walter Russell, entitled The War President, was presented to President Roosevelt in 1943 by the artist. It is a miniature plaster version of the sculpture that was presented to President Roosevelt on March 10, 1943 by the Order of AHEPA, a Greek fraternal organization and which is on display on the grounds of the Roosevelt Library and Museum in Freedom Court (see MO 1946.42.1).
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDeposited at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by Franklin D. Roosevelt on July 7, 1943. It was donated as a bequest of FDR to the Library in 1947.
Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. Roosevelt
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGift Items and Commemorative Artifacts (National Archives Identifier 782690)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Copyright© Walter Russell / 1943. Copyright and other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these 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.
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