Abbie Rowe

Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt (standing at podium) speaking at the dedication of the home of the late President Franklin D. Roosevelt as a national shrine. Seated behind her are, from left to right: Marian Anderson, Reverend George W. Anthony, National Park Service Director Newton Drury, Clark Clifford, and Secretary of the Interior Julius Krug. Standing behind Clark Clifford, next to the pillar is Franklin D. Roosevelt, Junior. Former President Roosevelt's Scottish Terrier dog Fala is sitting on the ground next to Mrs. Roosevelt's empty chair, his leash tied to the chair.

Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt (right) attending the dedication of her and former President Franklin D. Roosevelt's home as a national shrine. From left to right is opera singer Marian Anderson, Reverend George W. Anthony, and National Park Service Director Newton B. Drury.

President Harry S. Truman and former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt placing a wreath on the grave of former President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Both of them attended the dedication of the Roosevelt home as a national shrine.

President Harry S. Truman (in the dark suit and coat, carrying his hat) leaving the gravesite of former President Franklin D. Roosevelt. President Truman attended the dedication of the Roosevelt home as a national shrine. Standing behind President Truman in the light coat, carrying his hat is Harry Vaughan.

President Harry S. Truman and former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt placing a wreath on the grave of former President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Both of them attended the dedication of the Roosevelt home as a national shrine.

President Harry S. Truman (in the dark suit, holding his hat) walking out to the grave of former President Franklin D. Roosevelt. President Truman attended the dedication of the Roosevelt home as a national shrine.

Crowds of dignitaries and others attending the dedication of the home of former President Franklin D. Roosevelt as a national shrine.

Secretary of Commerce and former Vice President Henry Wallace (third from the left) attending the dedication of the home of former President Franklin D. Roosevelt as a national shrine. The other people in the photograph are unidentified.

Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt (right) attending the dedication of her and former President Franklin D. Roosevelt's home as a national shrine. Seated at Mrs. Roosevelt's feet is former President's Roosevelt's Scottish Terrier dog Fala. The two men next to her are Reverend George Anthony (left) and Director of the National Park Service Newton B. Drury.

Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt leaving the ceremony dedicating her and the late President Franklin D. Roosevelt's home as a national shrine. The man on the left is Reverend George W. Anthony. The man standing third from the left is Secretary of the Interior Julius Krug. The African-American woman on the extreme left is the opera singer Marian Anderson.