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“The only sure bulwark of continuing liberty is a government strong enough to protect the interests of the people, and a people strong enough and well enough informed to maintain its sovereign control over the government.” – Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Roosevelt House Public Programs

Mon, May 18, 2026 | 6:00 pm + RSVP

A Preview Screening of “New York: The Future of Cities “and Discussion featuring Filmmaker Ric Burns

Marking the 400th birthday of the city of New York, Roosevelt House is pleased to present a screening of highlights from Ric Burns’ new two-part documentary series about our more recent history: New York: The Future of Cities. With it, Burns continues his origi... Read more

Thu, May 21, 2026 | 6:00 pm + RSVP

Eugene Robinson — Freedom Lost, Freedom Won: A Personal History of America

Roosevelt House is pleased to present Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and political analyst on MS NOW, Eugene Robinson, on his new book, Freedom Lost, Freedom Won: A Personal History of America. “A skillfully narrated journey into the past,” according to Kirkus Review... Read more

Tue, June 2, 2026 | 6:00 pm + RSVP

Sam Tanenhaus — Buckley: The Life and the Revolution That Changed America

Decent people should ignore politics, if only they could be confident that politics would ignore them.–William F. BuckleyRoosevelt House is pleased to present bestselling author Sam Tanenhaus on his widely praised book Buckley: The Life and the Revolution That Changed America... Read more

Wed, June 3, 2026 | 6:00 pm +

The Roads Ahead: A Conversation on the Present and Future of Transportation in New York City

The Sam Schwartz Transportation Research Program (SSTRP) at Roosevelt House, along with CIVITAS, a nonprofit aimed at improving quality of life in New York neighborhoods, invite you to attend a special event featuring New York City Department of Transportation Commissioner Mike Flynn in conversation with SSTRP chair and founder ... Read more

Human Rights Program Events

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Public Policy Program Events

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LGBTQ Policy Center Events

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Public Programs at Roosevelt House are free to the public and open with advance registration, made possible through the support of the Charina Endowment Fund and other generous donors.