Discuss Ideas With Great Minds Of The Hudson Valley

Discuss Ideas With Great Minds Of The Hudson Valley

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On Monday, October 11th, the 126th birthday of a great American takes place at her graveside. Yet, few may remember her name, She was revered by the world over, and revolutionized the role of the First Lady. Sadly, her place in American history is slowly being forgotten. Perhaps because of the simple passage of time; maybe because today our world moves so fast we can't keep a handle on the past; or we don't think it relates to our life today. Remarkably insightful, there are many collections on the quotes she left behind; I've included a few of the best ones here.

She encouraged her husband to continue his political career despite suffering from a crippling disease, and remained by his side and his strongest supporter, even though she knew he was unfaithful.She had character, common sense, and held her own press conferences. She wrote a daily column, and was the eyes and ears and legs of her husband during the economic crises of the 1930's, and world war in the 1940's. Remarkably insightful, there are many collections on the quotes she left behind; I've included a few of the best ones here.

She was the heroine of our country during one of its darkest times, and called the Hudson Valley home when not in Washington, or travelling the globe. Actually, she had two homes, in Hyde Park: the one shared with her family (and mother-in-law), and her own cottage just a few miles away which was called Val-Kill. The land was a favorite spot for family picnics, and eventually, her husband leased the land to her to build a stone cottage for her friends and political associates. She considered it her "laboratory" for social change. Do what you feel in your heart to be right- for you'll be criticized anyway. You'll be damned if you do, and damned if you don't

She lived on for twenty years after the death of her husband, and after a short illness, died at her Manhattan apartment at the age of 78. At her death in 1962, her son John remained at the Val-Kill cottage, and sold it in 1970. A group of concerned local citizens opposed the plans to build a senior citizen community, and after protesting before the town board, the request by the new owner was denied. The stone cottage still stands as her testament to public service and in 1999 was designated an American Treasure.

People grow through experience if they meet life honestly and courageously. This is how character is built. Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people. That's why we should remember her on Monday, October 11th. AT the FDR Historic Home in Hyde Park, there will be a celebration of her 126th birthday. Plans call for a wreath laying at her resting spot by her grandson, David.

"She was so revered by the public that a commemorative cartoon published at the time simply showed two angels looking down towards an opening in the clouds with the caption 'She's here.' No introduction was needed." - Answers.com

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