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| Enjoying the Hudson River cruise |
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| Smooth water means relaxing time on deck. Notice the mountains in the background. |
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| There were a few beautiful homes on the river. However, it was mostly wild and unsettled |
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| There are a number of lovely old lighthouses along the river |
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| Skipper Tre at the wheel |
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| Notice the Celtic crosses on this building |
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| FDR's home peeking through the trees |
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| The Culinary Institute of America |
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| The start of our tour of the FDR home and Presidential Library |
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FDR's study where he received visitors.
His attendants would bring him in his wheel chair, set him
in a chair, remove the chair & ramp & then have the
visitors enter. He never wanted to give the impression of
being an invalid.
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To the right is FDR's elevator. He wanted to be self sufficient so it was fitted with ropes that he would use to haul himself up and down.
It was inspirational to see someone so intent on living a normal life in spite of his Polio paralysis.
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| The entrance to FDR's home |
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| Enjoying the rose garden |
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| FDR & Eleanor's grave in the rose garden |
Regardless of your opinion of FDR's policies and changes, the Presidential Library here is a MUST SEE for every American. The presentations, audio and videos of the 20's through the 40's was truly fabulous. The Great Depression and World War II history was very well done. It really needs 2 days to be able to take it all in!
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| Our slip at the small marina in Hyde Park, NY |
