The Long Goodbye: The Final Days of FDR and Lucy Mercer Rutherfurd
A Lecture by Rutherfurd Hall Historian Joan Leckie Salvas
Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Rutherfurd Hall, 1686 Route 517, Allamuchy, NJ
Join us for a captivating historical lecture as Joan Leckie Salvas, historian of Rutherfurd Hall, explores one of the most poignant chapters in American history—the final days of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his enduring connection to Lucy Mercer Rutherfurd.
Titled “The Long Goodbye,” this engaging talk will delve into the intimate and complex relationship between FDR and Lucy Mercer Rutherfurd, the woman who held a significant place in his heart and later became a quiet presence in his final years. Their story, shaped by war, politics, and personal sacrifice, culminated in a final meeting at Warm Springs, Georgia, where Lucy was by FDR’s side in his final moments on April 12, 1945.
Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Joan Leckie Salvas will bring to life the emotional and historical weight of those last moments.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the personal side of FDR’s final days and the role Lucy Mercer Rutherfurd played in his life—right up until the very end.
For more information, visit www.rutherfurdhall.org.
