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American History

NNadir

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1. He was in heart failure. His last medical records were on display in the museum...

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Mon Mar 24, 2025, 01:13 PM

Mar 24

...at the FDR historic site last time we visited.

His BP was through the roof. He was already dying when he ran for the the 4th term, but I think he just wanted to stay through the end of the war.

He was a great President, and his choice of Truman for VP, as unexpected as it was, proved to be wise although no one knew it the time. He should be subject to criticism, however, for not including Truman in important meetings, or holding briefings with him. Truman rose to the occasion but it was dicey.

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On March 22, 1945, Eleanor and Franklin went to Union Station to meet the visiting Governor General of Canada. [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Mar 24 OP

He was in heart failure. His last medical records were on display in the museum... NNadir Mar 24 #1