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March 9, 1937
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
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Yale undergraduates in New Haven form a 'Roosevelt for King Club' to advocate establishing a monarchy with President Franklin Roosevelt as Franklin I, issuing a satirical proclamation mocking his power and policies.
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YALE UNDERGRADUATES START A ROOSEVELT FOR KING CLUB
NEW HAVEN, Conn., March 9. (U.P.)--A group of Yale undergraduates sought new members today for a "Roosevelt For King Club." They advocate establishment of a monarchy in the United States, with the coronation of the president as Franklin I.
The students said in their proclamation in the Yale Daily News:
"That His Majesty's title be, Franklin I by the Grace of God and the Democratic Organization, King of the United States, the Virgin Islands, the Panama Canal Zone and the American Dominions beyond the seas, defender of the budget and Emperor of Wake Island.
"That inasmuch as the old supreme court is already scheduled to be stuffed, it be placed in the Smithsonian Institute for the edification and amazement of posterity, leaving the new supreme court building free for conversion into a fitting palace for the Royal family."
NEW HAVEN, Conn., March 9. (U.P.)--A group of Yale undergraduates sought new members today for a "Roosevelt For King Club." They advocate establishment of a monarchy in the United States, with the coronation of the president as Franklin I.
The students said in their proclamation in the Yale Daily News:
"That His Majesty's title be, Franklin I by the Grace of God and the Democratic Organization, King of the United States, the Virgin Islands, the Panama Canal Zone and the American Dominions beyond the seas, defender of the budget and Emperor of Wake Island.
"That inasmuch as the old supreme court is already scheduled to be stuffed, it be placed in the Smithsonian Institute for the edification and amazement of posterity, leaving the new supreme court building free for conversion into a fitting palace for the Royal family."
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Yale Students
Roosevelt For King
Monarchy Advocacy
Satirical Proclamation
Student Club
What entities or persons were involved?
Yale Undergraduates
Franklin Roosevelt
Where did it happen?
New Haven, Conn.
Story Details
Key Persons
Yale Undergraduates
Franklin Roosevelt
Location
New Haven, Conn.
Event Date
March 9
Story Details
Yale undergraduates form a club advocating for President Roosevelt to be crowned king as Franklin I, with a satirical proclamation detailing his title and proposing to convert the Supreme Court building into a royal palace.