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April 16, 1949
Trainman News
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
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President Whitney represented the Brotherhood at Franklin D. Roosevelt's memorial ceremony in Hyde Park, N.Y., on April 12. Labor leaders like William Green and David Dubinsky paid tribute, wreaths were laid by Truman, Churchill, Baruch, and others, with Roosevelt family members present.
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Pres. Whitney Attends FDR Memorial Rite
HYDE PARK. N. Y.-President Whitney represented the Brotherhood at impressive ceremonies April 12 at the grave of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the late President who fought so valiantly for humanity and justice during his lifetime.
Other labor leaders paying tribute to Mr. Roosevelt included William Green, president of American Federation of Labor; David Dubinsky, president International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union, and Mrs. Sidney Hillman, wife of the late CIO leader who represented that organization.
Seven wreaths were placed on the grave in the rose garden of the late President's estate. now a national shrine bequeathed by him to the government. One was sent by President Truman: others came from Winston Churchill and Bernard Baruch.
Henry Morgenthau Jr, secretary of treasury under President Roosevelt. and Drew Pearson, the columnist, laid two of the wreaths.
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt was escorted by Mr. Morgenthau, whose wreath was presented in behalf of the Roosevelt National Foundation which he heads. Mr. Pearson's wreath was from the French people and came to U. S. on the Merci Train.
Members of the family present included Mr. and Mrs. John Roosevelt, Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Roosevelt and Franklin Roosevelt Jr.
Others attending the rites were Miss Frances Perkins. former secretary of labor: Robert P. Patterson, former secretary of war, Henry A. Wallace, vice president during Mr. Roosevelt's second and third terms. and Samuel Rosenman, also closely identified with the Roosevelt Administration.
Following the ceremony, Mr. Whitney had luncheon with the Roosevelt family.
HYDE PARK. N. Y.-President Whitney represented the Brotherhood at impressive ceremonies April 12 at the grave of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the late President who fought so valiantly for humanity and justice during his lifetime.
Other labor leaders paying tribute to Mr. Roosevelt included William Green, president of American Federation of Labor; David Dubinsky, president International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union, and Mrs. Sidney Hillman, wife of the late CIO leader who represented that organization.
Seven wreaths were placed on the grave in the rose garden of the late President's estate. now a national shrine bequeathed by him to the government. One was sent by President Truman: others came from Winston Churchill and Bernard Baruch.
Henry Morgenthau Jr, secretary of treasury under President Roosevelt. and Drew Pearson, the columnist, laid two of the wreaths.
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt was escorted by Mr. Morgenthau, whose wreath was presented in behalf of the Roosevelt National Foundation which he heads. Mr. Pearson's wreath was from the French people and came to U. S. on the Merci Train.
Members of the family present included Mr. and Mrs. John Roosevelt, Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Roosevelt and Franklin Roosevelt Jr.
Others attending the rites were Miss Frances Perkins. former secretary of labor: Robert P. Patterson, former secretary of war, Henry A. Wallace, vice president during Mr. Roosevelt's second and third terms. and Samuel Rosenman, also closely identified with the Roosevelt Administration.
Following the ceremony, Mr. Whitney had luncheon with the Roosevelt family.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Fdr Memorial
Hyde Park Ceremony
Labor Leaders Tribute
Roosevelt Grave
Wreaths Laid
What entities or persons were involved?
President Whitney
Franklin D. Roosevelt
William Green
David Dubinsky
Mrs. Sidney Hillman
President Truman
Winston Churchill
Bernard Baruch
Henry Morgenthau Jr.
Drew Pearson
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt
John Roosevelt
Elliott Roosevelt
Franklin Roosevelt Jr.
Frances Perkins
Robert P. Patterson
Henry A. Wallace
Samuel Rosenman
Where did it happen?
Hyde Park, N. Y.
Story Details
Key Persons
President Whitney
Franklin D. Roosevelt
William Green
David Dubinsky
Mrs. Sidney Hillman
President Truman
Winston Churchill
Bernard Baruch
Henry Morgenthau Jr.
Drew Pearson
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt
John Roosevelt
Elliott Roosevelt
Franklin Roosevelt Jr.
Frances Perkins
Robert P. Patterson
Henry A. Wallace
Samuel Rosenman
Location
Hyde Park, N. Y.
Event Date
April 12
Story Details
President Whitney and other labor leaders attended the memorial ceremony at FDR's grave, where seven wreaths were placed, including from Truman, Churchill, and Baruch; family members and administration figures were present, followed by a luncheon with the Roosevelt family.