Jan 24, 2012 · Marion Dickerman, a friend of the Roosevelts, wore the muslin toga costume seen above to the party. In the photo, FDR, as “Caesar,” is surrounded by friends, family members, and close advisers, including Eleanor Roosevelt (as the “Delphic Oracle”).

Nov 11, 2021 · Wreathed and wearing what might be a triumphator’s robe, arms folded imperiously, FDR is surrounded by more than a dozen family members and friends dressed variously as senators, matrons and legionaries. What …

FDR celebrated his January 30, 1934 birthday with a toga party-themed dinner at the White House. Here are two pictures from the occasion. The first shows FDR, dressed as Caesar, with his “vestal virgins”: (standing l-r) Nancy Cook, ER, Marion Dickerman, Malvina Thompson; (kneeling l-r) Grace Tully, Marguerite LeHand, daughter Anna Roosevelt ...

Now I know where the idea of a toga party came from for the movie 'Animal House'. Belushi as FDR!

Sep 9, 2015 · FDR played Caesar, Eleanor was the Delphic Oracle, and Louis Howe, longtime adviser, dressed as a Praetorian Guard. Marion Dickerman, a suffragette and friend of Eleanor’s, wore a muslin toga ...

Jan 24, 2012 · Marion Dickerman’s Toga Costume (MO 1975.38a-b) Franklin Roosevelt’s harsher critics sometimes compared him to a dictator. In 1934, the President and his staff turned this criticism into a lighthearted joke at FDR’s 52nd birthday party.

Oct 21, 2012 · First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt dressed as the “Delphic Oracle” and First Daughter Anna Roosevelt came as a water nymph. All other guests were expected to appear in ancient classic costume, and the rooms were filled with New Deal aides and advisers dressed in togas and Roman guard costumes.

Apr 5, 2013 · To poke fun at the name, his wife Eleanor threw him a “Dear Caesar” themed birthday on January 30th, 1934, his 52nd year of life. The costume pictured on the left is from the FDR Library & Museum and was worn by a friend of the Roosevelts to the ball.

Jan 30, 2012 · 💬 0 🔁 40 ️ 138 · Toga Birthday for FDR! Franklin Roosevelt’s harsher critics sometimes compared him to a dictator. In 1934, the President and his staff turned this into a lighthearted joke at…

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