The 1938 "Report on the Economic Conditions of the South" details the dire conditions of the region in the early days of SGA.

The curators at FDR's Little White House created a special display to commemorate SGA's 75th Anniversary.

The commemorative display included a mix of FDR's personal items, images of Warm Springs and photos from SGA.

Alabama Governor Bob Riley looks at a special display commemorating SGA's 75th anniversary at the Little White House Museum.

Southern historian, folklorist and author Bill Ferris chats with a visitor during his book signing at Roosevelt's Little White House.

Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue chats with former Oklahoma Governor George Nigh about the history of Roosevelt's Little White House.

Representing the current 18 members of Southern Governors' Association, Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry, Alabama Governor Bob Riley and Georgia Sonny Perdue visited FDR's Little White House 75 years to the day from SGA's founding.

Robin Glass (left), Little White House site manager, explains the profound impact that FDR's time in Warm Springs had on his policies and programs.

Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue poses for a photo with students visiting Roosevelt's Little White House.

Alabama Governor Bob Riley talks with noted Southern historian, folklorist and author Bill Ferris during a special book signing, part of SGA's 75th Anniversary celebration.

Country music star Travis Tritt and noted author Bill Ferris pose with a copy of Ferris' new book, "Give My Poor Heart Ease"; Tritt was the headline performer at SGA's 75th Anniversary celebration.

Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue signs his autograph for school children visiting Roosevelt's Little White House.

Southern historian, folklorist and author Bill Ferris (left) chats with Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue during a book signing at Roosevelt's Little White House.

SGA's 75th Anniversary Gala was held at the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute on November 21, 2009.

2010 SGA Chairman, Alabama Governor Bob Riley (left), talks with guests at SGA's 75th Anniversary Gala.

David Roosevelt, FDR's grandson, was a featured speaker at SGA's 75th Anniversary Gala.

Travis and Theresa Tritt pose for a commemorative photo at SGA's 75th Anniversary Gala.

Robin Glass, Roosevelt's Little White House site manager (left), David Roosevelt (center) and Greg Schmeig, Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute Executive Director join in SGA's 75th Anniversary celebration.

Roosevelt's Little White House board members William and Betty Adams joined current and former SGA governors, corporate leaders from throughout the South and other distinguished guests for the 75th Anniversary Gala.

Anne Schmieg (left), Roovelt Warm Springs Institute Human Resources Director Bill Bulluch (center) and Mrs. Judy McDaniel were guests at SGA's 75th Anniversary Gala.

Warm Springs Mayor Hazel Ramsey (center) and her husband talk with Jim McCleskey, North Carolina Governor Beverly Perdue's Washington office director, during SGA's 75th Anniversary Gala.

Nelda Kirk, Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry's representative to SGA (left), and former SGA staff advisor Eileen Filler-Corn pose for a commemorate photo.

AGLResources' Jim Kisber (far right) and son Travis (right) take a commemorative photo of their family with Travis Tritt.

Lacey Waddell (left), Lisa Wadell of the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute Conference Center (center) and Kim Mitchum of the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute staff development office (right) pose for a commemorative photo during SGA's 75th Anniversary Gala.

Comcast's Chris McDonald (right), his wife and guests pose for a commemorative photo at SGA's 75th Anniversary. Comcast was an event sponsor.

Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue provided quintessential "Southern hospitality" as host of SGA's 75th Anniversary Gala.

SGA Executive Director Diane Duff thanks sponsors for their impressive support of the 75th Anniversary Gala.

Dr. Gerald L. Durley, Senior Pastor of the Providence Missionary Baptist Church, provided the Gala's inspiring invocation.

Former Louisiana Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco (right) and David Roosevelt pose for a commemorative photo,

Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue (center) and Mrs. Perdue greet guests at the Gala.

SGA's 2010 Chairman, Alabama Governor Bob Riley (right), joins GlaxoSmithKline's Jack Graham and his wife for a photo. GlaxoSmithKline was an event sponsor.

Pete Poynter, AT&T (left), noted Southern author Bill Ferris (center) and David Roosevelt talk about the South's transformation since 1934 during SGA's 75th Anniversary Gala.

Georgia native and former Secretary of the Army Bo Callaway (center) chats with Lynda Talmadge, former Georgia First Lady.

FDR's grandson, David Roosevelt, provided an inspiring address to guests at SGA's 75th Anniversary Gala.

Noted Southern historian, folklorist and author Bill Ferris provided keynote remarks at SGA's 75th Anniversary Gala.

Noted Southern historian, folklorist and author Bill Ferris (left) and David Roosevelt, FDR's grandson, exchange copies of their important books. Ferris received a signed copy of "Grandmere," Roosevelt's reflections on his grandmother, Eleanor, while Roosevelt received a copy of Ferris' new book, "Give My Poor Heart Ease."

Grammy Award-winning country music star Travis Tritt entertained guests at SGA's 75th Anniversary Gala.

Travis Tritt performs one of his most popular songs for guests at SGA's 75th Anniversary Gala.

Georgia native and country music star Travis Tritt sings one of his hits during SGA's 75th Anniversary Gala.

Steven and Caroline Crews, son and daughter of Southern Company's Mark Crews, learn about the past 75 years of Southern history during SGA's 75th Anniversary Gala. Southern Company was an event sponsor.

Mrs. Gwen Dykes, Executive Committee member of the Roosevelt Warm Springs Development Fund Board, takes a moment to view "This Southern Century," a commemorative display reflecting the transformation of the South since 1934.

SGA Executive Director Diane Duff (right) and Mrs. Lynda Talmadge pose for a commemorative photo.

Former Georgia First Lady Lynda Talmadge (right) and David Roosevelt talk about SGA's "Legacy of Progress."

Former staff advisors Diane Lunesmann (left) and Pat Wilson pose for a commemorative photo at SGA's 75th Anniversary Gala.

Robin Glass, Roosevelt's Little White House site manager, and his wife Shawna join Gala guests on the dance floor.

Robin Glass, FDR Little White House site manager (center), joins SGA staff members (from left to right), Charlotte Cole, Jennifer Schwartz, Liz Porter, Diane Duff, Kiki Hairston, Katy Dow and Roy Willey at SGA's 75th Anniversary Gala.

Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue (right) greets Bill Hardmann, Jr. (left), president of the Southeastern Tourism Society, during SGA's 75th Anniversary Gala.

Guests at SGA's 75th Anniversary Gala view the 14-panel poster show that depicts the transformational moments of the South's past 75 years.

Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue (left) and Southern historian, folklorist and author Bill Ferris (right), reflect on the amazing transformation of the South over the past 75 years.

Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue (center), Caroline Crews (left) and her brother, Steven (right), pose for a commemorative photo during SGA's 75th Anniversary Gala.

Former Georgia First Lady Lynda Talmadge (left) and Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue pose for a commemorative photo at SGA's 75th Anniversary Gala.

Alabama Governor Bob Riley (right) chats with GlaxoSmithKline's Jack Graham (center) and his wife Dittra during SGA's 75th Anniversary Gala.

Kathleen Babineaux Blanco (left), former governor of Louisiana, and Okalahoma Governor Brad Henry chat with guests at SGA's 75th Anniversary Gala.

Sam Hall, Georgia Department of Labor (left) and Dr. Burton McDaniel, Physician Executive at the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute, were guests at SGA's 75th Anniversary Gala.

Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue and Mrs. Perdue join SGA 75th Anniversary guests at a traditional Sunday gospel service.

Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue and Mrs. Perdue joins members of D'Vine for a commemorative photo following the Sunday gospel service.

Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue (right) thanks the Roosevelt Institute’s Chaplain, Reverend Thomas Hines (left), and Dr. Gerald Durley (center) for conducting the inspiring Sunday gospel service.

D'Vine performed an a cappella version of "Wade in the Water," a popular spiritual, during the Sunday gospel service.

Internationally known gospel trio, D'Vine, performed during the Sunday gospel service. The Atlanta-based group has performed for audiences across the United States, Europe and South America.

Chaplain Thomas Hines of the Roosevelt Institute welcomes guests to the Sunday gospel service, part of SGA's 75th Anniversary celebration.

Guests at SGA's 75th Anniversary celebration join the renown gospel trio D'Vine in singing "Wade in the Water."

The renown gospel trio D'Vine listens as Dr. Durley provides words of inspiration during the Sunday service, part of SGA's 75th Anniversary celebration.

Dr. Gerald Durley (left), Greg Schmieg, Executive Director of the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute (center), and Reverand Thomas Hines (right) talk with guests at the traditional Sunday gospel service that preceded "Dinner on the Grounds," part of SGA's 75th Anniversary celebration.