Diana Hopkins, 11, Has Her Garden on White House Lawn

Title

Diana Hopkins, 11, Has Her Garden on White House Lawn

Description

Diana Hopkins lived in the White House in the early 1940s with her father Harry, who was a special assistant to President Franklin D. Roosevelt. This article reports on the victory garden she was allowed to have on the White House grounds during World War II. Victory Gardens were small personal gardens planted during the war to help reduce civilian demand for food.

Date

5/11/1943

Source

The Washington Post.

Coverage

1920-1949

Theme

environment

everyday life

military history

work & play