Letter, William Chavicckioli to Franklin D. Roosevelt

771 Park are West new york.n.J. December 12 1934 Dear Sir: A great number of people are writing to the President to tell him how he has inspired them toward a greater recovery, a spiritual recovery which in turn will cause the material. I have tried to express in sculpture the feeling of confidence in the future of thousands of young men like myself under his admirable leadership. In this piece of sculpture, I have tried to portray a youth looking forward to his goal. The blocky masses in front of him represent the obstacles that he has to conquer. Nevertheless, he is undaunted; he is determined to reach that goal. The literal side of it pictures the youth of the land, undecided and confused in the middle of the road of life, not knowing whether to go forward or back. Inspired by a great and courageous leader, it turns forward, determined to overcome anything in its path. I hope I have succeeded in giving a graphic portrayal of the feeling youth is experiencing at the present time. I trust President Roosevelt will accept the photograph I am sending him. If I may have a few words as to President Roosevelt's opinion of the work, I shall be greatly honored. Respectfully yours, William Charichioli William Chavicckioli Mr. Louis Mc Henry Howe Secretary to the President Washington, District of Columbia