The Roosevelt I Knew
Book • 1946
Written in 1946, 'The Roosevelt I Knew' offers a unique and personal perspective on Franklin D. Roosevelt by Frances Perkins, who served as his Secretary of Labor throughout his presidency.
The book provides vivid anecdotes and insights into Roosevelt's leadership, his policies, and his personal life.
Perkins recounts her long relationship with Roosevelt, from their first meeting in 1910 to his death in 1945, and shares her observations on historic moments such as Pearl Harbor and the Yalta Conference.
The book is a valuable primary source that highlights Roosevelt's growth as a leader and the significant reforms of the New Deal era.
The book provides vivid anecdotes and insights into Roosevelt's leadership, his policies, and his personal life.
Perkins recounts her long relationship with Roosevelt, from their first meeting in 1910 to his death in 1945, and shares her observations on historic moments such as Pearl Harbor and the Yalta Conference.
The book is a valuable primary source that highlights Roosevelt's growth as a leader and the significant reforms of the New Deal era.
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