Freedom From Fear: Building a World of Rights

Description

What freedoms belong to all people, everywhere in the world? Listen to historic speeches and analyze political cartoons to understand international relations before, during, and after the United Nations. Then use the park as a world stage to debate international affairs, historically and today.

Offered At

Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park

About the Park

Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park is the first memorial dedicated to the former President in his home state of New York. Located on the southern tip of Roosevelt Island in New York City, it is the last work of the late Louis I. Kahn, an iconic architect of the 20th century. The Park celebrates the Four Freedoms, as pronounced in President Roosevelt's famous January 6, 1941 State of the Union speech.

Our Mission

Four Freedoms Park Conservancy operates, maintains, and programs Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park to the highest standard. As steward of this extraordinary civic space designed by Louis I. Kahn, the Conservancy advances President Roosevelt’s legacy and inspires, educates, and engages the public in the ideals of the Four Freedoms: freedom of speech and expression, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. The Conservancy does this by:

• safeguarding the memorial as a space for inspired use
• fostering community and understanding
• igniting conversation about human rights and freedoms today

Details

Subjects

History, 20th Century, World War I & Ii, Social Studies, Government & Civics, Social Justice

Capacity

35 students

Duration

70 min.

Activity

Field Trip

Grades

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Price Options

$200.00 per Group for Private School

$100.00 per Group for Public School

$50.00 per Group for Title I School