This Day in History July 18, 1940 (UBC Day 18)

By Ruth on July 18, 2013 in American history, Challenge, history, president
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Thirty-second President (1933-1945)Something unprecedented happened in presidential history on today’s date.  It was on this date in 1940, that President FDR was nominated for a third term in office.  I was first introduced to the FDR of history in the beloved children’s film of the 1980’s–Annie!.  Yes, I wanted to be Little Orphan Annie for a while, and I thought that FDR had to be the best president that ever lived.  I have since realized that there were some major issues with him and his policies.  But what can I say?  He was elected four times to the office of presidency and died in office.  He overcame great physical trials, and his policies did help–to a degree–to pull us out of the Depression.  Of course, we are still paying for some of those policies today, or so I’ve heard.

For more information:

http://famousdaily.com/history/fdr-nominated-third-term.html

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/18/fdr-third-term_n_3616543.html

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“Don’t bend; don’t water it down; don’t try to make it logical; don’t edit your own soul according to the fashion. Rather, follow your most intense obsessions mercilessly.” — Franz Kafka Ruth is an inspirational entertainment journalist who instinctively sees the best in all and seeks to share universal beauty, love and positivity. She is an artist who leads with her heart and gives readers a glimpse of the best of this world through the masterful use of the written word. Ruth was born in Tacoma, Washington but now calls Yelm, Washington her home. She lives on five acres with her parents, a dog, two miniature goats, cats and a teenage daughter who is a dynamic visual artist herself. Ruth interviews fellow artists both inside and outside of the film/television industry. At the core of all she does is the strength of her faith.

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  1. Deanna July 18, 2013 Reply

    Great article! It’s been a real pleasure to visit your blog today. I have truly enjoyed reading about FDR. He was always one of my favorites. Keep up the great work!
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