US President Franklin Roosevelt inspects one of the government's rural settlement...HD Stock Footage

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Oct 18, 2026

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US President Franklin Roosevelt inspects one of the government's rural settlement communities in Arthurdale, West Virginia.

US President Franklin Delano Roosevelt arrives in Arthurdale, West Virginia. Houses in the area. Roosevelt seated with other officials in a car. He arrives to inspect one of the government's rural settlement communities. People gather on a street. Roosevelt talking to people. The people applaud. Roosevelt addressing people in a hall. He speaks about the new tax bill. The First Lady of the United States Anna Eleanor Roosevelt enjoys a square dance in a dance hall. Men playing musical instruments. Location: Arthurdale West Virginia. Date: May 30, 1938.

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