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Franklin D. Roosevelt

Newly-elected reform candidate FDR prepares to make waves: “We go to Albany…then the trouble begins”

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Newly-elected reform candidate FDR prepares to make waves: “We go to Albany…then the trouble begins”

ALS signed “FDR,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, December 30, [1928]. Letter to a gentleman regarding improvements at Warm Springs and potential trouble in Albany “before I depart for the Albany Tea Party.” In part: “I am sure you can work out a better plan for concessions at Public Pool. A cleaner, better looking stand, good signs, a gas station—maybe a soda fountain…We go to Albany tomorrow after lunch—then the trouble begins.” Just two days later, Roosevelt would begin his first, and only, term as governor of New York, having won a very narrow election while running as a reform candidate, hence his prediction for “trouble.” Vertical fold, several wrinkles and creases, punch holes to top edge, and small pencil notation, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #349 - Ended September 16, 2009





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