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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Commentary: How can Newsom stay relevant? Become the new FDR

Not only did FDR make good on helping the average person, he put a sign on it (literally - think of all those Work Projects Administration logos that still grace our manhole covers and sidewalks) to make sure everyone knew that big, bold government wasn't the problem, but the solution - despite what rich men wanted the public to believe.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

Social Security has existed for 90 years. Why it may be more threatened than ever

Social Security remains vital but faces significant funding shortfalls projected to occur by 2034.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

The most unusual cruise ship in the Bay Area? It's a yacht in Oakland connected to a U.S. president, Elvis and drug smuggling

The USS Potomac, once Franklin D. Roosevelt's yacht, is now a National Historic Landmark available for tours in Oakland.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

President Franklin D. Roosevelt's family home, an Italianate-style villa known as Springwood, is open to the public.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt's estate in Hyde Park, New York, is the only place in the US where a president was born, maintained a connection throughout his life, and is buried.
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fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago

Embrace the Spirit of Experimentation

During chaotic times, consider an experimental mindset over a flight to safety, embracing risk in both finance and personal happiness.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

How Each of the Last 15 Presidents Managed His First 100 Days

Roosevelt's action-packed first 100 days in office set a new yardstick for all presidents who followed, emphasizing proactive governance during crises.
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fromThe New Yorker
6 months ago

From "America First" to "Sell America"

Franklin D. Roosevelt's first hundred days were pivotal in combating the Great Depression through aggressive reforms and legislation.
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