Christmas with the Roosevelts

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President Roosevelt with his grandchildren Franklin D. Roosevelt III (left) and John R. Boettiger (right) on December 24, 1939.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum/NARA
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President Roosevelt delivers his Christmas address from the South Portico during the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony on December 24, 1941. British Prime Minister Winston Churchill (right) gave a speech after the president.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum/NARA
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President Roosevelt surrounded by his grandchildren at Hyde Park on December 24, 1943. From left to right are Franklin D. Roosevelt III; Curtis “Buzzie”; Christopher duPont Roosevelt; the president; Ann Roosevelt; Eleanor “Sistie” Dall; John Boettiger; and Haven Roosevelt.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum/NARA
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President Roosevelt prepares to give his radio address for the National Christmas Tree lighting from his study at Hyde Park on December 24, 1943.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum/NARA