Roosevelt's Little White House In Georgia

Franklin Roosevelt died at Warm Springs GA while he was getting this portrait painted. This is the unfinished painting.

Roosevelt's car had hand controls for the gas - brake - and clutch pedals. They were very basic - just long levers that pressed the pedals.

Most of the world did not know about these wheelchairs and leg braces. Often times he has his photos taken standing behind wide podiums and sitting with his legs crossed jauntily without his braces on.

This bathroom was next to the bed where he died. Notice the first "American's With Disabilities Act" toilet. He was "ahead of his time." He made this nation run when he could not walk.

Franklin Roosevelt made 46 trips to his vacation home at Warm Springs GA. He first came there in 1922 for the "healing" effects of the 88 degree mineral waters. He was able to stand in 4 feet of water unaided. Little did America realize that their president of 12 years could not walk or stand on his own without leg braces. During his time he guided the world thru the Great Depression and World War II against Germany and Japan.

He died at Warm Springs in April 1945 - the War was almost over. He had already approved the atomic bomb. He died of a brain hemorrhage while getting his portrait painted. He was with his good friend Lucy.

At his funeral - they played Franklin's favorite song - Going Home.