Thursday, October 6, 1994
94-590 - Franklin D. Roosevelt (New York) - Arson Threats
On the morning of September 30th, a series of telephone calls were received at
the FDR Library in which the caller threatened to burn down President
Roosevelt's home. The caller identified himself as a member of the World
Canadian Mounted Police and the Irish Republican Army. Security measures were
stepped up and the FBI was informed of the incident. Additional commissioned
rangers were dispatched from the Sandy Hook unit of Gateway. No incidents
occurred over the next four days. The calls were traced to a phone booth in
Newburgh, New York. The incident is still under investigation. [Nick Valhos,
ROVA, 10/5]
Wednesday, June 7, 1995
95-272 - Home of FDR (New York) - Structural Fire
Contractors working on roof repairs on Roosevelt's home early on the afternoon
of June 5th spotted smoke issuing from the building's eaves in the area under
repair. The fire department was immediately notified, but contractor employees
were able to utilize portable fire extinguishers located on site to put out the
fire before the department arrived. Investigation revealed that the fire was
caused by open flame soldering of roof flashing. Damage was limited to the
area under repair. The building was not open at the time of the incident.
[Hank Brightman, CR, ROVA, 6/6]
Wednesday, May 24, 2000
00-221 - Home of FDR NHS (NY) - Special Event
President Clinton spoke at the Democratic Leadership Council meeting
held at the FDR Library and Museum in the park on May 21st. The site
was closed to the public for the afternoon. The visit was managed by a
multi-agency task force. Over 150 people lined Route 9 in front of the
park to view the motorcade. This was the president's third visit to
the park. [Superintendent's Office, HOFR, 5/22]
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