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GEORGIA: CHILDREN, 1941. Boyd Jones, his friend, and their dogs returning from a trip to the woods in Greene County, Georgia. Photograph bu Jack Delano, November 1941

FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT (1882-1945). 32nd President of the United States. Photograph, 1935

ROOSEVELT AND HULL, 1939. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Secretary of State Cordell Hull in Washington, D.C. Photograph, 24 August 1939

CHICAGO: CHURCH, 1941. Mass at an African American church on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, March 1942

FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT (1882-1945). 32nd President of the United States. Smiling in the rain on the way to a speech in Charlotte, North Carolina. Photograph, 10 September 1936

THE CLINTONS, 1997. First Lady Hillary Clinton and President Bill Clinton at the dedication of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial in Washington, D.C. Photograph by Carol Highsmith, 1997

ROOSEVELT INAUGURATION. President Franklin D. Roosevelt on the East Portico of the United States Capitol, taking the oath of office for his second term from Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes

ROOSEVELT INAUGURATION. A crowd gathers on the lawn of the White House to witness the fourth inauguration of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Photograph, 20 January 1945

VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK. President Franklin D. Roosevelt at the rim of Halemaumau Crater at Hawai i Volcanoes National Park, Hawai i. Photograph, July 1934

LLOYD C. STARK (1886-1972). American politician. Governor of Missouri (1937-1941). Stark leaving the White House after meeting briefly with President Franklin D. Roosevelt

GEORGIA: WHITE PLAINS, c1941. An African American woman standing beneath United States and Georgia state flags. Photograph by Jack Delano or Marion Post Wolcott, c1941

GAS STATION, 1943. Natalie O Donald working as a gas station attendant in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during World War II. Photograph by Jack Delano, 1943

MILKMAN, 1943. Rosaleen McCarren working as a milkman in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania during World War 2. Photograph by Jack Delano, June 1943

LOCOMOTIVE DRIVER WHEEL. Removing a locomotive driver wheel belonging to the Santa Fe Railroad by heating the the tire until it can be slipped over the wheel, Shoton, Iowa

CHICAGO: RAILWAY, 1942. Freight cars being maneuvered in a Chicago and Northwestern railroad yard, Chicago Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, December 1942

CHICAGO: RAILROAD, 1943. View of the Proviso yard of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad with the coal chute and roundhouse in the background, Chicago, Illinois

GAS MASK, 1942. Sergeant George Camblair learning how to use a gas mask in a practice smokescreen at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Photograph by Jack Delano, September 1942

NEW BEDFORD, 1941. A foggy night in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Photograph by Jack Delano, January 1941

PENNSYLVANIA: WOMAN, 1940. Portrait of a Polish woman on High Street in Mauch Chunk, Pennsylvania. Photograph by Jack Delano, 1940

TEXAS: CATTLE RANCH, 1943. Cattle ranch in Codman, Texas. Photograph by Jack Delano, March 1943

MAINE: MOVING, 1940. Moving a house in Fort Kent, Maine. Photograph by Jack Delano, 1940

CHICAGO: RAILROAD, 1942. The yardmasters office at the receiving yard of the Chicago and North Western Railway in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, 1942

CHICAGO: RAILROAD, 1942. A worker spreading asbestos on the boiler of a locomotive at the 40th Street shop of the Chicago and North Western Railway in Chicago, Illinois

CHICAGO: RAILROAD, 1942. Men working on a locomotive at the 40th Street shop of the Chicago and North Western Railway in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, 1942

RAILROAD WORKER, 1943. Women workers at the Chicago and North Western railroad on their lunch break in Clinton, Iowa. Photograph by Jack Delano, May 1943

RAILROAD WORKER, 1943. Mrs. Elibia Siematter, a sweeper at the roundhouse of the Chicago and North Western railroad in Clinton, Iowa. Photograph by Jack Delano, May 1943

RAILROAD WORKER, 1943. Mrs. Irene Bracker, a wiper in the roundhouse of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad in Clinton, Iowa. Photograph by Jack Delano, May 1943

RAILROAD WORKER, 1943. Cloe Weaver, a worker in the roundhouse of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad in Clinton, Iowa. Photograph by Jack Delano, May 1943

RAILROAD WORKER, 1943. Mrs. Marcella Hart, a wiper in the roundhouse of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad in Clinton, Iowa. Photograph by Jack Delano, May 1943

RAILWAY WORKER, 1943. Thomas Madrigal greasing a locomotive in the roundhouse of the Rock Island Railroad in Blue Island, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, 1943

RAILROAD WORKER, 1943. Mrs. Dorothy Lucke, a wiper in the roundhouse of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad in Clinton, Iowa. Photograph by Jack Delano, May 1943

CHICAGO: RAILROAD, 1942. The Chicago and North Western Railroad yards in Chicago, Illinois; the old cars in the foreground are used as living quarters for some yard workers

CHICAGO: RAILROAD, 1942. Locomotives at the coaling station of the Chicago and North Western Railroad yards in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, 1942

CHICAGO: RAILROAD, 1942. Aerial view of the Chicago and North Western Railroad Proviso yard in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, 1942

CHICAGO: WELDING, 1942. A welder working in the roundhouse at the Chicago and North Western Railway in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, 1942

RAILWAY WORKERS, 1942. James Lynch, a roundhouse worker, a box packer in the Chicago and North Western Railway Company roundhouse in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, 1942

RAILWAY WORKERS, 1942. Roy Nelin, a box packer in the Chicago and North Western Railway Company roundhouse in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, 1942

RAILWAY WORKER, 1942. William London, a worker in the Chicago and North Western Railway Company roundhouse in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, 1942

RAILWAY WORKERS, 1942. Workers in the Chicago and North Western Railway Company roundhouse in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, 1942

RAILWAY WORKER, 1942. A worker in the Chicago and North Western Railway Company roundhouse in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, 1942

CHICAGO: WELDER, 1942. A welder at the Chicago and North Western Railway Company locomotive shops in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, 1942

CHICAGO: RAILROAD, 1943. A switchman in the freightyards of the Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, 1943

CHICAGO: UNION STATION. A Burlington Zephyr train at Union Station in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, 1943

CHICAGO: UNION STATION. A Hiawatha train of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad about to leave Union Station in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, 1943

CHICAGO: UNION STATION. Passengers in the waiting room of Union Station in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, 1943

CHICAGO: UNION STATION. The concourse of Union Station in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, 1943

CHICAGO: UNION STATION. The waiting room of Union Station in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, 1943

MARYLAND: TRAIN STATION. Passengers on the platform at the train station in Silver Spring, Maryland. Photograph by Jack Delano, 1942

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"Delano: A Legacy of Leadership and Friendship" Delano, a name that echoes through the annals of American history, is synonymous with leadership, friendship, and progress. It was the birthplace of Eleanor Roosevelt, a remarkable woman who would go on to become one of the most influential First Ladies in history. In 1932, Delano played host to an important meeting between Franklin D. Roosevelt and Illinois Governor Adlai Stevenson. This encounter laid the groundwork for FDR's successful presidential campaign later that year. The bond formed during this visit would prove instrumental in shaping America's future. The friendship between Churchill and Roosevelt also flourished in Delano. These two great leaders met here during World War II at the Tehran Conference in 1943. Their discussions paved the way for strategic decisions that ultimately led to victory over tyranny. Franklin Delano Roosevelt himself embodied the spirit of Delano. As President from 1933 until his untimely death in 1945, he steered America through some of its darkest hours with unwavering determination and compassion. His iconic poster by James Montgomery Flagg captured his indomitable spirit during his re-election campaign in 1940. During his fourth term as President, Franklin D. Roosevelt found support from unexpected quarters when Ben Shahn created a lithograph poster titled "Our Friend. " Published by the Political Action Committee of CIO (Congress of Industrial Organizations), it showcased how deeply rooted President Roosevelt's connection was with ordinary Americans. President Roosevelt's tenure left an indelible mark on American society – from implementing New Deal policies to leading America through World War II – he transformed our nation forever. Today, we remember Delano not only as a place but as a symbol representing resilience and unity under challenging circumstances. It stands as a testament to Eleanor and Franklin D. 's enduring legacy – their commitment to public service continues to inspire generations after them.