Hyde Park in Dutchess County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

On Guard

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 14, 2022

1. On Guard Marker

Inscription.

The United States entered World War II in 1941, which increased safety and security measures at the Roosevelt estate. The US Department of War deployed the 240th Military Police Battalion (left) to protect FDR wherever he went. His favorite rides included the woods and up to Top Cottage, his retreat on the eastern edge of the property.

The security infrastructure included barriers, gates, and electric eyes. An emergency communications system was also installed under the newly formed White House Signal Detachment. After FDR's death in 1945, almost all of it was removed. However, you can walk to the bottom of the hill to see surviving remnants.

[Right center inset photo caption reads]
One of the remaining guard shacks can be seen behind visitors at the Rose Garden in 1947.

Erected by National Park Service.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1941.

Location. 41° 46.124′ N, 73° 56.113′ W. Marker is in Hyde Park, New York, in Dutchess County. Marker is on the grounds of the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4079 Albany Post Road (NY Rt 9), Hyde Park NY 12538, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker. African Keyhole Compost Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Growing Your Own: A Roosevelt Ideal (within shouting distance of this marker); Freedom Court (within shouting distance of this marker); Franklin Delano Roosevelt (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library (about 300 feet away); Berlin Wall Figures (about 300 feet away); The World Mourns (about 400 feet away); Springwood (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hyde Park.

Also see . . .
1. Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site. (Submitted on November 17, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site - National Archives. National Historic Site documentation (Submitted on January 25, 2024, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 14, 2022

2. On Guard Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 79 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 17, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.