Affectionately, F.D.R.
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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting…
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James, the eldest Roosevelt son, gives readers a firsthand glimpse into growing up Roosevelt.
His heartwarming anecdotes add color to a world that seems black and white. One of the most endearing stories he shared came from the night Franklin won the presidency and humbly asked his son to pray for him. These memories provide an intimate glimpse of the man who was FDR.
From Alexandra's list on the Gilded World of the Roosevelts.
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