First Lady Gets Donation For March Of Dimes

The 1945 March of Dimes campaign aimed to raise over $11 million to fight polio. It included contributions from various sources, such as paper money, war bonds, and Canadian currency. A notable donation of $50,000 was presented to Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt by Robert Riggio, a 10-year-old polio victim from Brooklyn. The campaign highlighted personal stories and the impact of donations on individuals affected by polio.

What was the financial goal of the 1945 March of Dimes campaign?

• Over $5 million

• Over $11 million

• Over $50 million

• Over $20 million

Who presented a $50,000 check to Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt?

• A Canadian donor

• A national radio host

• Robert Riggio, a 10-year-old polio victim

• A war veteran

Where was Robert Riggio, the 10-year-old polio victim, from?

• Queens

• Brooklyn

• Bronx

• Manhattan

On whose behalf was the $50,000 donation made?

• A national radio program

• A local charity

• A government agency

• A sports team

What was given to a courageous American boy who benefited from a previous March of Dimes campaign?

• A scholarship

• A medal

• An autographed football

• A new wheelchair