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I started out reading the others because there is so much material to cover on him (navigating the PR of his illness, 3 terms, etc.). I wanted to see if other authors ended up going into more depth that FDR either didn't go into as much depth or I wanted to know more information. I guess that is why I read 1 book focused on Eleanor to get her viewpoint of him the man and the President because at times her role was bigger than people truly realized at the time. Even today we are still uncovering nuggets here and there.

Posted: 07/21/2026 at 12:51 PM ET

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Speech, religion, want, fear** -- ColoVT82 Jul 21, 2026 at 08:41 AM ET

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Speech, religion, from want, and fear** -- VTHokie2000 Jul 21, 2026 at 08:35 AM ET

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ding, ding, ding, correct! -- lilhokie525 Jul 21, 2026 at 09:56 AM ET

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I'll bet this is the winner...** -- UTPr0sim Jul 21, 2026 at 09:07 AM ET

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FDR is my favorite President for a number of reasons. I've spent a lot of -- VTHokie2000 Jul 21, 2026 at 09:16 AM ET

VTHokie2000 • 07/21/26 09:16 AM ET

I watched a documentary on him recently. -- Chris Coleman

Jul 21, 2026 at 11:45 AM ET

Chris Coleman

• 07/21/26 11:45 AM ET

Careful, Chris. 😊** -- HokieNL Jul 21, 2026 at 03:36 PM ET

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FDR by Jean Edward Smith is considered to be a "must read." Particularly -- VTHokie2000 Jul 21, 2026 at 12:10 PM ET

VTHokie2000 • 07/21/26 12:10 PM ET

Thanks, that pretty much answers my question. -- Chris Coleman

Jul 21, 2026 at 12:24 PM ET

Chris Coleman

• 07/21/26 12:24 PM ET

If that ends up being the only book you read, then it will be worth it. ◄ -- VTHokie2000 Jul 21, 2026 at 12:51 PM ET

VTHokie2000 • 07/21/26 12:51 PM ET

no one has gotten them yet. I will check back at 10:00 sh.** -- lilhokie525 Jul 21, 2026 at 08:18 AM ET

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Follow me to Freedom!** -- Brown Water Jul 21, 2026 at 08:18 AM ET

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Freedom from want. Freedom of speech, religion and of association. -- Va AandM Jul 21, 2026 at 08:11 AM ET

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Freedom from want ** -- Tuckahokie Jul 21, 2026 at 08:00 AM ET

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I hope we won't be joining Edgeman in the Gulag :>)** -- Tuckahokie Jul 21, 2026 at 08:01 AM ET

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Speech, Religion......and a couple more ?** -- santafe Jul 21, 2026 at 07:57 AM ET

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30 minutes later, I guess we are not feeling very free this am** -- vawter85 Jul 21, 2026 at 07:55 AM ET

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