Franklin D.
Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum

USS Roosevelt
(DDG 80)

FDR Library and the USS Roosevelt

The crew of the USS Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt take very seriously the legacy of the two individuals for whom their ship was named. In doing so, they have formed a special relationship with the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Holiday cards to sailors on the USS Roosevelt.
During the annual Holiday Open House, FDR Library visitors create holiday cards for sailors on the USS Roosevelt .
Crew members of the USS Roosevelt pay their respects to President and Mrs. Roosevelt at their gravesite.
Photo. The crew of the USS Roosevelt at FDR's grave.
Photo of USS Roosevelt crew members at the Library celebrating FDR's
birthday.
Crew members of the USS Roosevelt visit the FDR Library to celebrate President Roosevelt's birthday with FDR's granddaughter and ship sponser Nancy Roosevelt Ireland, Library Director Cynthia Koch, and President of the Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute Chris Breiseth.

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