Highlighting the personal courage and determination of FDR and his struggle to overcome the debilitating effects of polio. Featuring before and after pictures, and a letter describing how painful the braces were to wear. Discussion on how Polio shaped his character and the creation of the March of Dimes.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum’s mission is to foster research and education on the life and times of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, and their continuing impact on life.