ROOSEVELT'S LITTLE WHITE HOUSE WARM SPRINGS, GEORGIA ROOSEVELT'S LITTLE WHITE HOUSE WARM SPRINGS, GEORGIA President's B edroom The Famous "Un finished P o r t r ai t " Sun Deck THE STEIH PRINTING CO .t.TLANTA.. Gf:ORGIA VISITORS WELCOME OPEN EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR bring your HOURS: 9 to 5 WEEKENDS: JUNE JULY AND AUGUST CAMERA 9 to 6 VISITORS WELCOME OPEN EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR Hours: 9 to 5- Weekends June, July and August: 9 to 6. Visit the Georgia home of President Roosevelt . . . an unforgettable experience During his entire time in office, Mr. Roosevelt used the Little White House frequently. He had come to Warm Springs first in 1924 to test its pools as an aid in recovery from infantile paralysis which struck him in 1921. Finding exercise in the warm bouyant water beneficial, he became interested in developing the resort for others similarly afflicted, so the Georgia Warm Springs Foundation and subsequent development of health facilities resulted from his own efforts. The site on which the Little White House stands was personally selected by Mr. Roosevelt during his early stays at Warm Springs, and even before he built his house there, he used it for picnics. It is in a natural setting and Mr. Roosevelt permitted only essential landscaping. Entry FRANKLIN D. RoosEVELT, four times President of the United States, lived in many sumptuous residences, including the ancestral home at Hyde Park and the White House in Washington, but in building for himself the kind of home he wanted, he built a very modest place. The Little White House, located on a beautiful site on the slopes of Pine Mountain, tells much of the nature of the man who played such an important role in the history of this country and of the world. It is an impressive home, but is small, with comfort and utility stressed. Original plans were altered by Mr. Roosevelt to remove features he considered too elaborate, and the Little White House, with three bedrooms, has only an entry, a combination living and dining room, a kitchen, and a spacious sun deck. DIRECT ROUTES TO LITTLE WHITE HOUSE ARE INDICATED IN RED MONTGOMERY FROM FLORIDA Living Room Fire Place FROM CAROLINAS Retained substantially as it was when he died there April 12, 1945, the Little White House still holds the personality Mr. Roosevelt gave it. A lone wheel chair is a reminder of his affliction. But keys to his personality are many. Numerous ship models are located in the home of the man who had such a great love of the sea. Fala's dog chain, and a riding quirt still hang in the closet. Mementos, which he cherished more because of the givers than for the workmanship, are on the walls, some the products of school children. Ample parking is provided for visitors to the Little White House. Picnic tables are in nearby woods. There are no guided tours through the Little White House and grounds. Visitors are welcome to spend as much time as they chootre. A snack bar for the convenience of guests and an attractive gift shop where post cards and mementos are sold, are both located in the air conditioned Entrance Building. Visitors see: the LITTLE WHITE HOUSE; the famous UNFINISHED PORTRAIT in its original setting; the President's 1938 FORD CONVERTIBLE, specially fitted with hand controls; the GUEST HOUSE where many notables were entertained; the unique SERVA TS' QUARTERS; the unusual BUMP GATE; the old WARM SPRINGS STAGECOACH; the MEMORIAL FOUNTAIN; the WALK OF STATES stones and flags leading to the FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT MUSEUM. Plan to spend some time in the museum, particularly if you have children. The displays of interesting and irreplaceable mementos associated with the President literally fascinate them. An equally strong attraction, at no extra charge, is the documentary sound movie, "A Warm Springs Memoir of Franklin D. Roosevelt", presented in the new auditorium, located within the museum building. Children and adults in organized school, club, church, scout and camp groups of fifteen or more persons are admitted at a special group rate. Advance notice of time and date of such visits is desirable. Children under six admitted free. Order 48-page Roosevelt Souvenir Booklet now: 65 (postage included) The Franklin D. Roosevelt Museum THE FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT WARM SPRINGS MEMORIAL COMMISSION The thousands of visitors who sought to see The Little White House after the President's death convinced the trustees of the Georgia Warm Springs Foundation, to which he had willed it, that special administration would be necessary. This they were not organized to provide. A decision was reached to donate the properties to a public agency on the condition that they be suitably administered as a memorial. In keeping with the conditions, the State of Georgia established the Franklin D. Roosevelt Warm Springs Memorial Commission in January, 1946. It is a separate state agency, self-perpetuating, self-supporting and autonomous, consisting of seventeen commissioners who serve without pay. The Memorial was formally dedicated on June 25, 1947, and was opened to the public October 28, 1948.