[Homer_J_Simpson]

Free Republic University, Department of History presents World War II Plus 70 Years: Seminar and Discussion Forum
First session: September 1, 2009. Last date to add: September 2, 2015.
Reading assignment: New York Times articles and the occasional radio broadcast delivered daily to students on the 70th anniversary of original publication date. (Previously posted articles can be found by searching on keyword “realtime” Or view Homer’s posting history .)
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[Homer_J_Simpson]

This nearly two hour tribute to the late President is composed of narrative and music by a variety of celebrities of the day. It gives a good picture of the national mood at a time of upheaval. Click the link below to listen. (1:58:42).

NBC

[Oratam]

There's a scene in the movie The Way We Were where everyone gets together after hearing the news of the president's death to spend time together and drink. (If you remember the movie, only Babs's character is a lib and a New Dealer, Hubbell and his friends are no fans of FDR.) Well, after a few unkind jokes about Eleanor and some mocking of FDR even they break down and cry.

I would imagine if the only president you remember there being croaks, you gonna be sad--possibly just because your world has changed.