12 sept. 1921 - Franklin Roosevelt dies of Polio
Description:
The promising political career of Franklin Roosevelt is tragically cut short when he succumbs to polio. Roosevelt contracted polio while supervising a Boy Scout picnic in late July 1921. He began showing symptoms the following month, and steadily declined. On 12 September he succumbed to the disease.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
12 sept. 1921
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 104 ans