His Final Battle: The Last Months of Franklin Roosevelt

Even while confronting his own mortality during the last sixteen months of his life, Franklin D. Roosevelt took it upon himself to lead his country to the conclusion of World War II, demonstrating unparalleled leadership and strength in the face of overwhelming challenges. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Joseph Lelyveld, in conversation with David Nasaw, considers Roosevelt’s public and personal struggles and provides a fresh and deeply intimate examination of the enigmatic President’s legacy.











When: Sat., Oct. 8, 2016 at 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Where: New-York Historical Society
170 Central Park West
212-873-3400
Price: $48
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Even while confronting his own mortality during the last sixteen months of his life, Franklin D. Roosevelt took it upon himself to lead his country to the conclusion of World War II, demonstrating unparalleled leadership and strength in the face of overwhelming challenges. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Joseph Lelyveld, in conversation with David Nasaw, considers Roosevelt’s public and personal struggles and provides a fresh and deeply intimate examination of the enigmatic President’s legacy.

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