Eleanor Roosevelt Center

This I Remember: Roosevelt Family Stories

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In our series "This I Remember: Roosevelt Family Stories", listeners will get an intimate look into the lives of the Roosevelts and the Roosevelt grandchildren's memories growing up with Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. Each episode, Roosevelt family members of all generations will interview each other about their experience growing up as a Roosevelt. From fond memories of living in the White House, to family holidays at Val-Kill and funny memories traveling with Franklin and Eleanor, these heartwarming stories will bring you closer to one of the most loved presidential families in history.

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Nina Roosevelt Gibson's Favorite Memories With Her Grandmother Eleanor Roosevelt 21.11.2025 1:18:25

In this episode of “This I Remember: Roosevelt Family Stories,” Nina Roosevelt Gibson shares stories of her experience growing up as a Roosevelt grandchild in Hyde Park, and her memories of traveling with Eleanor with her grandson, Haven. Nina recalls her day-to-day life during summers with her Grandmere, their travels together to the Middle East, and what she believes Eleanor would stand for toda...

Eleanor Seagraves, Granddaughter of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt | Roosevelt Family Stories 20.11.2025 19:39

In this episode of “This I Remember: Roosevelt Family Stories,” Ellie Seagraves tells her granddaughter, Sophie, stories about her experience as Eleanor and Franklin D. Roosevelt’s eldest grandchild. At 98 years old, Ellie still fondly remembers her summers spent riding horses and cataloging books in Hyde Park, eating breakfast with FDR in the White House, and traveling to the Middle East with her...

Roosevelt Family Stories: John Roosevelt Boettiger and His Granddaughter Paloma Discuss John's Memories of Living in the White House 04.11.2025 31:33

The first installment of our new series, “This I Remember: Roosevelt Family Stories,” features a heartwarming conversation between John Roosevelt Boettiger and his granddaughter, Paloma. Boettiger, a grandson of Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt, spent his early years in the White House and later lived with Eleanor in New York City and Hyde Park. During his chat with Paloma, Boettiger shares personal...