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The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum is a proud supporter of National History Day, a yearlong, national educational program designed to engage students in historical discovery. Throughout the year, students in grades 6-12 have the opportunity to conduct primary and secondary research based on an historical theme and topic, culminating in the creation of an original research project, multimedia presentation, exhibit, or performance. Projects are evaluated at local and state levels, and the national finals are held every June. In the past, the Roosevelt Library's Education Department has provided National History Day participants with valuable research material, including a handbook for doing primary research , copies of documents found in the Roosevelt Library's archive, and information on how to cite primary and secondary sources. Many students who utilized Roosevelt Library resources advanced to regional contests and beyond. The theme for the 2002-2003 school year is "Rights and Responsibilities in History." Many events during Franklin Roosevelt's administration, as well as the life of Eleanor Roosevelt, apply to this theme, and staff at the Roosevelt Library are more than willing to help students find material for their projects. Students may contact the Franklin Roosevelt Library by e-mail at roosevelt.education@nara.gov or by phone (845) 486-7751. Please visit the National History Day's website at www.nationalhistoryday.org for additional information, official rules, and a listing of suggested topics.
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