Franklin D. Roosevelt Campaign Booklet, "This Generation Has a Rendezvous with Destiny," 1936
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President Franklin Roosevelt declared, during his renomination acceptance speech at the 1936 Democratic National Convention, that the generation of Depression-era Americans had "a rendezvous with destiny." This pronouncement became the title of this campaign brochure. The booklet touted the economic and social progress of the American people during Roosevelt's first term, highlighting the achievements of the alphabet agencies his administration created.
President Franklin Roosevelt declared, during his renomination acceptance speech at the 1936 Democratic National Convention, that the generation of Depression-era Americans had "a rendezvous with destiny." This pronouncement became the title of this campaign brochure. The booklet touted the economic and social progress of the American people during Roosevelt's first term, highlighting the achievements of the alphabet agencies his administration created.
Artifact
Booklet
Date Made
1936
Subject Date
1933-1935
Creators
Keywords
Depressions (Economic concept)
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945
Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.)
United States. National Labor Relations Board
United States. Rural Electrification Administration
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
86.11.8.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 9 in
Width: 5.75 in
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