Franklin D. Roosevelt typed letter signed, dated July 12, 1928, on his Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland letterhead as Vice President of the firm. One page, 7.25" x 9.5", addressed to Mr. Frederick R. Harris of New York. Roosevelt writes following the Democratic National Convention in Houston, noting:
“It seems to me that the Houston Convention was in every way significant of the rejuvenation of the Democratic Party. We go into the campaign with high hopes and an honest determination to carry out our pledges to the country if we are returned to power.”
Boldly signed in full, “Franklin D. Roosevelt,” at the close. Paper shows expected light toning with a single horizontal fold, a small top edge nick, and minor handling wear, none affecting the strong signature
Franklin D. Roosevelt (January 30, 1882 – April 12, 1945), served as the 32nd president of the United States from 1933 until his death in 1945. As a member of the Democratic Party, he won a record four presidential elections and became a central figure in world events during the first half of the 20th century. Roosevelt directed the federal government during most of the Great Depression, implementing his New Deal domestic agenda in response to the worst economic crisis in U.S. history. As a dominant leader of his party, he built the New Deal Coalition, which defined modern liberalism in the United States throughout the middle third of the 20th century. His third and fourth terms were dominated by World War II, which ended shortly after he died in office.
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