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An image on film, from Central Park, New York City 1980s: The Dakota as seen from Bow Bridge. Links to more Photography by Fenichel, from Hawaii to NY to Moscow.www.fenichel.com
The First LadyMeanwhile....her spirit lives with the rest of the ghostly sights in New York.
Upon moving to the White House in 1933, Eleanor Roosevelt informed the nation that they should not expect their new first lady to be a symbol of elegance, but rather "plain, ordinary Mrs. Roosevelt." Despite this disclaimer, she showed herself to be an extraordinary First Lady.
In 1933, Mrs. Roosevelt became the first, First Lady to hold her own press conference. In an attempt to afford equal time to women--who were traditionally barred from presidential press conferences--she allowed only female reporters to attend. In 1939, the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) refused to allow Marion Anderson, an African American singer, to perform in their auditorium. In protest, Mrs. Roosevelt resigned her membership in the DAR.
Throughout Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency, Eleanor traveled extensively around the nation, visiting relief projects, surveying working and living conditions, and then reporting her observations to the President. She was called "the President's eyes, ears and legs" and provided objective information to her husband. When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor and the United States entered WWII, Mrs. Roosevelt made certain that the President did not abandon the goals he had put forth in the New Deal. She also exercised her own political and social influence;
She became an advocate of the rights and needs of the poor, of minorities, and of the disadvantaged. The public was drawn in by the First Lady's exploits and adventures which she recounted in her daily syndicated column, "My Day". She began writing the column in 1935 and continued until her death in 1962.
During the war, she served as Assistant Director of Civilian Defense from 1941 to 1942 and she visited England and the South Pacific to foster good will among the Allies and to boost the morale of U.S. servicemen overseas.
"First Lady of the World"
After President Roosevelt's death on April 12, 1945, Mrs. Roosevelt continued in her public life. President Truman appointed her to the United Nations General Assembly. She served as chair of the Human Rights Commission and worked tirelessly to draft the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which was adopted by the General Assembly on December 10, 1948.
In 1953, Mrs. Roosevelt dutifully resigned from the United States Delegation to the United Nations, so that incoming Republican President Dwight Eisenhower could fill the position with an appointee of his own choosing. She then volunteered her services to the American Association for the U. N., and was an American representative to the World Federation of the U. N. Associations. She later became the chair of the Associations' Board of Directors. She was reappointed to the United States Delegation to the U. N. by President Kennedy in 1961. Later he appointed her to the National Advisory Committee of the Peace Corps and chair of the President's Commission on the Status of Women. Mrs. Roosevelt became a recognized leader in promoting humanitarian efforts.
First Encounter
A few steps from my door but after 6-7 weeks the simplest taste of spring and nature was invigorating. My first close encounter - after marveling at things like grass, trees, clouds, and blue sky - was this ubiquitous critter. I think the look s/he gave me was something like, "Why are all these humans in my park wearing masks?"
No. 1 of a series to come. Just a short walk along the edge of the island, but with camera and fresh air.
Ahh. My hour of exercise and fresh air before return to confinement. More images to follow. I saw flowers too! And masks....
More images of NYC (in more densely-packed days) at: http://www.fenichel.com/NYNY.shtml
And something perfect for these times, a virtual New York visit @ http://www.fenichel.com/NYC
#NewYork #NYC #NYNY #myphoto #squirrel #socialdistancing #photography #nature #fenfotos #mywork #staysafe
Photojournalist Peter Turnley captures a moment in time, when New York became the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in Americawww.cbsnews.com
New York City
April 1, 2020
Empty streets, masks, plastic sheeting and still-empty shelves in stores. As many are prepared to seal ourselves inside for the month of April. (Yes, I was out, one time, 45 minutes, wearing N95 plus surgical mask - to safely prepare for round 2, after 2-week quarantine.) Be mindful. Be kind.
#staysafe #stayhealthy #STFH #COVID19 #NYC #NewYork #myphotos #pandemic #myphotos #socialdistance
New York City is the most populous city in the United States, with an estimated 8,491,079 people living in the city, according to U.S. Census estimates dating July 1, 2014 .....The city's population density of 26,403 people per square mile (10,194/km²), makes it the densest of any American municipality with a population above 100,000. [20]Manhattan's population density is 66,940 people per square mile (25,846/km²), highest of any county in the United States.[21] [22],,,, New York City is multicultural. About 36% of the city's population is foreign-born, [23]one of the highest among US cities. The eleven nations constituting the largest sources of modern immigration to New York City are the Dominican Republic, China, Jamaica, Guyana, Mexico, Ecuador, Brazil, Haiti, Trinidad and Tobago, Colombia, Russia and El Salvador. [24]- Wikipedia Stay Safe! Be kind.Photo is #myphoto. More photography of NY and beyond @ http://www.fenfotos.com
A Trip Through New York City
Old film of New York City in the year 1911. Print has survived in mint condition. Slowed down footage to a natural rate and added in sound for ambiance. This film was taken by the Swedish company Svenska Biografteatern on a trip to America
7:45 min video
#nyc #1911 #gif #video
As concerns about coronavirus grow, New York-based news and talk shows drop studio audiences, including 'Today,' 'The View,' Colbert and Fallon.www.usatoday.com
"People are crazy and times are strange
I'm locked in tight, I'm out of range
I used to care, but things have changed" - Bob Dylan
This was the opening song last night at the intimate and acoustically heavenly Beacon Theater, NYC
Dylan, contrary to the belief of some, has in fact aged well.
A-mazing on vocals, keyboards, guitar too, and most of all, harmonica.
I am still processing that show, and swimming in the string parts of "Simple Twist of Fate", and now really listening to the songs on last night's the set list. Beginning with....Things Have Changed
Dylan is one artist I was aware of and appreciative, but not a huge follower, distracted by other things, from Beatles to Kinks, Who, Doors, Joplin, Jimi, Rolling Stones, Van the Man, Joni, Traffic, Tull... and festivals and tours and recording studios. Now a bit of Dylan.
Bob Dylan was a legend I saw once only, at the Academy of Music. The band was The Band. :)) The performances led to the album "Stage Fright", Dylan & the Band. It was The Band headlining, not Dylan. I'd seen the other shows, great but there was no expectation of Dylan. But at the end of the last show, out walked this guy in denim as the music swelled into "Once upon a time you felt so fine...." and I thought the balcony would fall down, it was so bouncing, things flying... A Beatle-mania moment. Once in a lifetime. Twice now for me. And again, the mysterious Mr. D. actually seemed to be feeling & enjoying the performance, and the ambience. Tres Cool.
#BobDylan #dylan #rocklegend #thingshavechanged #music #musiclegends #beacontheater #NYC
"People are crazy and times are strange
I'm locked in tight, I'm out of range
I used to care, but things have changed" - Bob Dylan
This was the opening song last night at the intimate and acoustically heavenly Beacon Theater, NYC
Dylan, contrary to the belief of some, has in fact aged well.
A-mazing on vocals, keyboards, guitar too, and most of all, harmonica.
I am still processing that show, and swimming in the string parts of "Simple Twist of Fate", and now really listening to the songs on last night's the set list. Beginning with....Things Have Changed
Dylan is one artist I was aware of and appreciative, but not a huge follower, distracted by other things, from Beatles to Kinks, Who, Doors, Joplin, Jimi, Rolling Stones, Van the Man, Joni, Traffic, Tull... and festivals and tours and recording studios. Now a bit of Dylan.
Bob Dylan was a legend I saw once only, at the Academy of Music. The band was The Band. :)) The performances led to the album "Stage Fright", Dylan & the Band. It was The Band headlining, not Dylan. I'd seen the other shows, great but there was no expectation of Dylan. But at the end of the last show, out walked this guy in denim as the music swelled into "Once upon a time you felt so fine...." and I thought the balcony would fall down, it was so bouncing, things flying... A Beatle-mania moment. Once in a lifetime. Twice now for me. And again, the mysterious Mr. D. actually seemed to be feeling & enjoying the performance, and the ambience. Tres Cool.
#BobDylan #dylan #rocklegend #thingshavechanged #music #musiclegends #beacontheater #NYC
