The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial (Cornerstones of Freedom) [Library Binding]

Anne Phillips (Author)

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Publication Date: September 2000 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Cornerstones of Freedom

Dramatic and defining moments in American history come vividly the life in the Cornerstones of Freedom series.

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• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Children's Press (CT) (September 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0516215981
• ISBN-13: 978-0516215983
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,125,203 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An informative and inspiring book, September 19, 2002

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This review is from: The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial (Cornerstones of Freedom) (Library Binding)

"The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial," by Anne Phillips, tells the story behind the monument to one of the United States' most important presidents. The book combines a straightforward text with a wealth of photographs (both color photos and historic black-and-white photos). There is also a map of the memorial.

The book contains a brief biography of FDR and tells the historical story of the memorial from the early planning stage to its dedication in 1997. Philips discusses the contributions of architect Lawrence Halprin and the other creative people who helped give life to the memorial. There are many images of the statues and inscriptions at the memorial. I especially liked the statue of FDR's Scottish terrier, Fala, and the inscription of his Four Freedoms. Phillips also discusses the controversy over whether or not to depict FDR's disability in the memorial.

This book is very educational, and also inspiring. I've never seen the FDR memorial, and this book makes me want to visit it. And that's probably the best compliment I can pay to a book of this nature.