Childhood Drawing of a Sailing Ship by Franklin D. Roosevelt
1887
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This item is a pencil drawing of a sailing ship drawn by Franklin D. Roosevelt as a child. The drawing accompanied a letter Roosevelt wrote to his mother Sara Delano Roosevelt in 1887. The letter reads: "My dear mama we coasted yesterday nothing dangerous yet, look out for tomorrow!! your boy, F" A notation on the back of the letter by Roosevelt's mother reads: "Written by Franklin when 5 years and 11 months old. He knew his letters but was told how to spell the words - Jan. 1st 1888."
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This drawing, done by Franklin D. Roosevelt during his childhood, depicts a ship.
This primary source comes from the Roosevelt Family Papers Donated by the Children.
National Archives Identifier: 198134
Full Citation: Childhood Drawing of a Sailing Ship by Franklin D. Roosevelt; 1887; Roosevelt Family Papers Donated by the Children. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/documents/document/childhood-drawing-of-a-sailing-ship-by-franklin-d-roosevelt, April 25, 2024]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.