The Plot to Kidnap Roosevelt

Posted on November 29, 2009 by lmharnisch
 Nov. 29, 1959, FDR Plot

Nov. 29, 1959, FDR Plot

 
Nov. 29, 1959: Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. writes in “Man of the World” about a purported plot by wealthy industrialists to kidnap President Franklin Delano Roosevelt at the time he was reelected to a third term.

Here's a perfect premise for a period suspense film. "In the summer of 1940 … With the world plunging into war … The most popular president in history … Breaking tradition by running for a third term … Is about to be kidnapped by American businessmen… Only one thing can stop them …."  The script practically writes itself.

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2 Responses to The Plot to Kidnap Roosevelt

  1. David Middlecamp's avatar David Middlecamp says:
    November 29, 2009 at 11:10 am

    That would make a great screenplay.
    Now who do we get to play F.D.R?

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  2. MichaelRyerson's avatar MichaelRyerson says:
    November 29, 2009 at 12:45 pm

    Lends some context to the current crop of rightwing blowhards who seem to take pleasure in seeing how close to sedition they can come where President Obama is concerned.

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