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ROOSEVELT VISITS NOTTINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL

Haven Roosevelt, the grandson of former US President Franklin D. Roosevelt, has visited Nottingham High School to speak to its History and Politics Societies.
Mr Roosevelt, discussed his younger days, particularly those associated with his grandparents, including his grandmother Eleanor’s active work in social and welfare reform in the United Nations in the aftermath of the Second World War. He also talked about ‘Conflict or Consensus’, questioning which approach is the better method to adopt in the political arena when pushing through reforms. To illustrate this, he chose examples of his own grandfather introducing reforms as part of the ‘New Deal’ to combat depression in the United States after 1933 and also drew parallels with modern day American politics where President Obama is currently attempting to push health reforms through Congress.
“It was great to have Mr Roosevelt to come and speak to the boys”, said Peter Cramp, head of economics and politics at Nottingham High School. “Both the pupils and teachers found it fascinating to hear stories of his childhood as well as his opinions and views on current politics. It was an extremely valuable experience.”
Mr Roosevelt was on a visit to Nottingham as part of the 60th anniversary celebrations of the creation of the Nottingham Roosevelt Travelling Scholarship – a unique programme which enables men and women aged between 21 and 30, living and working in Nottinghamshire, to visit the USA for between four weeks and three months to investigate a work related topic of their choice.