From The New York Times' "On This Day":

"He did his job to the end as he would want you to do. Bless you all and all
our love. Mother."

Those who have served with the late President in peace and in war accepted
that as their obligation. The comment of members of Congress unanimously
reflected this spirit. Those who supported or opposed Mr. Roosevelt during
his long and controversial years as President did not deviate in this. And
all hailed him as the greatest leader of his time.

President Franklin Delano Roosevelt died on this day in 1945. You can read The New York Times' front page article from that day 56 years ago here. It's a fascinating read and it makes me wonder if there will ever be such a reaction to the loss of a president again.