He was preempting the reception, reaction and consequences based on the the attitudes and prejudices of the time he lived in. Polio was called infantile paralysis, because most of its victims were children. In the world of the 1920s (he came down with polio, a potentially fatal disease, at age 38) it was considered a disability that was a prescription for pity, “warehousing,” and a life far removed from the social and economic world of the able-bodied person. Most medical treatment was inadequate, ineffective, and grim. What was evident, rather than wishing to deceive, he didn't want the focus to be on his disability or make others uncomfortable. And a wheelchair would have been a potent symbol of being 'a cripple'. despite misimpressions to the contrary, Americans of Roosevelt's day were well-aware of his disability. In fact, Roosevelt's struggle to overcome his affliction was an important part of the personal narrative that fueled his political career. FDR desperately wanted to overcome polio and his haven was the 'Little White House' in Warm Springs, Georgia.The model there was based on the regime Roosevelt himself followed from a progressive physician -exercises of rehabilitation (rehabilitative medicine) and warm water swimming.
This is more than remarkable. Struck with a major blow like paralysis from the waist down how many people out of a million would even think of making the effort to keep up such an illusion while being Potus?
Eleanor Roosevelt was a great person, staying with him for that long, because in those days, if someone became disabled, their spouses probably would leave.
I’d also argue that people were more aware of disability due to polio in those days. It was likely they knew of, or knew someone personally who was disabled. FDR also gave the impression that he was getting stronger and healthier throughout his political career.
How do you NOT notice that? I mean the guy has a cane and is holding on to every rail barely moving and clearly using his upper body for support. I would have noticed this immediately...
It was pulled off with an incredible feat of press control, some of it consensual. The White House would revoke access to any photographers who would take shots unflattering to the President. There was even a decree that no photographs could be taken unless FDR was looking at the camera, to avoid bad angles.
Most of the American people thought that it was due to arthritis and that is how FDR's people explained it if someone asked. He wouldn't have been able to keep such a secret today.
No. The entire public knew that FDR had had polio. There were publicity shots of him in a swimming pool with children with polio. He did not and could not have concealed his disability. He did conceal the extent of it. It would not be different today. Walking with difficulty would be ok. Being a cripple in a wheelchair would not be ok.
With only the most cursory of searches through historical newspapers, I was able to find clippings going back as far as 1933 that mention his exact condition and others that talk about his wheelchair. I even stumbled upon Republicans chiding each other not to make a big deal out of his wheelchair for fear it might get him elected again. Did he go to extraordinary and ruthless lengths to project an image of strength and vitality? Yes. But were Americans of the 1930s as ableist as we are today? It seems not.
Many hello's to Mr. Roosevelt, know when abuse take place and injustice I will not remain silent nor am I letting my self take hits with out countering and striking back.I will throw the blue eagle into the pot of hot boiling water.
It’s 2024. Have we been overlooking something for the last few years with our President? Will history look back and see some parallels in these two men?
He was preempting the reception, reaction and consequences based on the the attitudes and prejudices of the time he lived in.
Polio was called infantile paralysis, because most of its victims were children.
In the world of the 1920s (he came down with polio, a potentially fatal disease, at age 38) it was considered a disability that was a prescription for pity, “warehousing,” and a life far removed from the social and economic world of the able-bodied person. Most medical treatment was inadequate, ineffective, and grim.
What was evident, rather than wishing to deceive, he didn't want the focus to be on his disability or make others uncomfortable. And a wheelchair would have been a potent symbol of being 'a cripple'.
despite misimpressions to the contrary, Americans of Roosevelt's day were well-aware of his disability. In fact, Roosevelt's struggle to overcome his affliction was an important part of the personal narrative that fueled his political career.
FDR desperately wanted to overcome polio and his haven was the 'Little White House' in Warm Springs, Georgia.The model there was based on the regime Roosevelt himself followed from a progressive physician -exercises of rehabilitation (rehabilitative medicine) and warm water swimming.
This is more than remarkable. Struck with a major blow like paralysis from the waist down how many people out of a million would even think of making the effort to keep up such an illusion while being Potus?
No president could hide this today.
but they do get away with shady sh^t openly
I believe if they do 'strategically well enough in hiding it, like how Roosevelt did', maybe they could hide a little bit of it.
The press didn't reveal his affair with his secretary. No president would get away with today either.
The media covering up for a Democrat president. Nothing new. Business as usual!
Except Biden
I don't think it was a secret, he just avoided making it a focus. Certainly my parents (b. 1904) knew about his disability.
Nah, once you realize what Roosevelt did you'll be amazed
FDR's condition would not be kept hidden from the general public today, unfortunately!!!
Like Biden's health? JFK's women?
Eleanor Roosevelt was a great person, staying with him for that long, because in those days, if someone became disabled, their spouses probably would leave.
志瑜杨, not true at all, do you know how many people were disabled by the war?.
that's a huge generalization.
@Malcolm Hodge Indeed. His mother Sara Delano Roosevelt threatened Franklin with disinheritance if he and Eleanor divorced.;
That’s not being a great person, it’s just having basic respect, empathy and understanding for one-another.
Anyone remember when President Ford kept falling down around town. He even fell down the steps of Air Force One.
Yes Chevy Chase turned it into a routine because he wanted the other guy for President
I’d also argue that people were more aware of disability due to polio in those days. It was likely they knew of, or knew someone personally who was disabled. FDR also gave the impression that he was getting stronger and healthier throughout his political career.
How do you NOT notice that? I mean the guy has a cane and is holding on to every rail barely moving and clearly using his upper body for support. I would have noticed this immediately...
TV was way smaller, both in actual size, and quality.
It was also non-existent in Roosevelt's lifetime.@@I_Dislike_RUclips_Handles
You talking about the generation who got robbed out there gold and sent to fight a Second World War
@@I_Dislike_RUclips_Handlesthey used radios not tvs
God bless the first lady
A Real man getting the job done and not looking for a handout or pity.
the media hasnt changed a bit. they will still go out of their way to protect and help who they want as president
The finest and best man to ever hold the Office!
@phoenixtimes2 You know it!! :)
I remember learning about FDR's polio in elementary school.
It was pulled off with an incredible feat of press control, some of it consensual. The White House would revoke access to any photographers who would take shots unflattering to the President. There was even a decree that no photographs could be taken unless FDR was looking at the camera, to avoid bad angles.
Few Americans knew???
I think everyone knew he had a polio.
Everyone knew his conditions,
Americans didn’t know this at the time
Most of the American people thought that it was due to arthritis and that is how FDR's people explained it if someone asked. He wouldn't have been able to keep such a secret today.
No. The entire public knew that FDR had had polio. There were publicity shots of him in a swimming pool with children with polio. He did not and could not have concealed his disability. He did conceal the extent of it. It would not be different today. Walking with difficulty would be ok. Being a cripple in a wheelchair would not be ok.
With only the most cursory of searches through historical newspapers, I was able to find clippings going back as far as 1933 that mention his exact condition and others that talk about his wheelchair. I even stumbled upon Republicans chiding each other not to make a big deal out of his wheelchair for fear it might get him elected again. Did he go to extraordinary and ruthless lengths to project an image of strength and vitality? Yes. But were Americans of the 1930s as ableist as we are today? It seems not.
Greatest president in history
agreed
@@allankitchener8006 my guy
The best leader of a democracy. Thoughtful, kind hearted, pragmatic, optimistic.
@@NmaxAmerica is a whole constitutional republic…this man served 4 terms that’s not a president that’s called a dictator
Many hello's to Mr. Roosevelt, know when abuse take place and injustice I will not remain silent nor am I letting my self take hits with out countering and striking back.I will throw the blue eagle into the pot of hot boiling water.
this will only affect the flesh mind and heart of people.
wow, who would have known?
It’s 2024. Have we been overlooking something for the last few years with our President?
Will history look back and see some parallels in these two men?
Anybody from Apush watching this ?
Wow. Very strange
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In the next 11 years, six children were born.
The third, Franklin, Jr., died before he was a year old.
no that's lincoln
I just wanted to see how they would treat me. 🌹