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August 25, 1921: FDR is Diagnosed with Polio
On this day in 1921, Dr. Robert Lovett diagnosed 39-year-old Franklin Roosevelt with infantile paralysis, more commonly known as polio. The diagnosis came a few weeks after a fall into icy waters that left him unable to feel parts of his body and hold his own weight.
Although there was no cure for polio at the time, FDR participated in rehabilitation classes and swimming exercises to regain his strength before re-entering politics.
Learn about FDR's recovery process with this preview clip from Ken Burns's The Roosevelts.
Photo: President Roosevelt in his wheelchair on the porch at Top Cottage in Hyde Park, NY with his dog, Fala, and Ruthie Bie, granddaughter of the cottage's caretaker. February 1941. Wikimedia Commons.
Image description: In case you missed it, giant panda Bao Bao celebrated her first birthday at the National Zoo over the weekend. Check out some of the other pictures from her party.
Image description: Happy 98th Birthday National Park Service!
Today is the 98th birthday of the National Park Service. To celebrate, entrance to all 401 national parks across the country is free!
Enjoy the natural beauty of this nation by spending some time outdoors, and participate in special events planned to celebrate this big birthday. Kids can even earn their free Junior Ranger badge at almost any of the parks!
Photo of Glacier National Park from the Department of Interior
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