FDR’s Four Freedoms [ZOOM]

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Program Type:

Educational Lecture, History

Age Group:

Adult

Program Description

Event Details

On January 6, 1941, Franklin Roosevelt shared with the country his vision for a world founded on “four essential freedoms" - freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. 2025 marked the 80th anniversary of the ending of World War II, which brought about the new world order based on FDR's Four Freedoms. This session explores the vision Roosevelt held for all the world. Led by Jeffrey Urbin, Education Specialist at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. Note: This program rescheduled from October & February due to government shutdowns.

 

Image courtesy of the New York Public Library's Digital Collections

Insignia for the America 250 Anniversary and the library's associated programming series, depicting an American flag sweeping across a blue starry backdrop, central text reading "250: United States of America"