Franklin Roosevelt Legacy

Chaimers Roberts, Washington Post columnist, who reported on the Roosevelt presidency, spoke about the continuing importance of President Ro… read more

Chaimers Roberts, Washington Post columnist, who reported on the Roosevelt presidency, spoke about the continuing importance of President Roosevelt in current U.S. society and politics. He stressed that FDR changed U.S. society permanently and that his legacy is secure, despite the claims by many that his ideology and the federal programs he created are no longer forces in U.S. government and society. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience. close

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  • Joan Chase President Woman's National Democratic Club
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Franklin Roosevelt Legacy

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Program ID:
75591-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Feb 17, 1997 | 7:58pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Feb 18, 1997 | 10:22am EST | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Feb 17, 1997 | 7:58pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Feb 18, 1997 | 1:50am EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Feb 18, 1997 | 10:22am EST | C-SPAN 2
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