THE GREAT DEPRESSION 1929 1940
FRANKLIN D ROOSEVELTS NEW DEAL
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It is made of pure gold.
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FDR is in a wheelchair and there are no steps leading up to the statue.
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It is made of chocolate.
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It comes to life when you touch it.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The memorial honors the memory of one of America’s great leaders and the optimism and courage that he shared with his fellow citizens through the ordeals of the Great Depression and World War II.
Detailed explanation-2: -Roosevelt (1882-1945). The outdoor space of the memorial has four rooms that represent Roosevelt’s four terms in office: 1933-1937; 1937-1941; 1941-1945; and 1945. These years were significant in U.S. history; they spanned the Great Depression, the New Deal, Pearl Harbor, and World War II.
Detailed explanation-3: -In Room Three of the memorial, a waterfall crashes over scattered boulders, suggesting the destruction and violence of World War II, which dominated Roosevelt’s third term in office. Neil Estern created the statues of Roosevelt and his beloved dog, Fala, calmly presiding over the chaos surrounding them.
Detailed explanation-4: -With the help of his family, staff, and the press, Roosevelt often tried to hide his disability from the public. Many photographs depict Roosevelt draped in a blanket or cloak, which hid his wheelchair. As president, Roosevelt supported research in the treatment of polio.