A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

FDR

Wed, 7 Feb '24
Prez featured in "Annie"
Mon, 29 Jan '24
First president to appear on television, familiarly
Fri, 4 Aug '23
U.S. prez commemorated with a stone tablet in London's Westminster Abbey
Wed, 18 Jan '23
N.Y.C. drive, with "the"
Thu, 23 Jun '22
Prez who founded the March of Dimes
Sun, 23 Jan '22
First sitting prez to fly in an airplane
Sat, 27 Nov '21
Who famously offered this speaking advice: "Be sincere, be brief, be seated," in brief
Tue, 16 Mar '21
N.Y.C.'s ___ Drive
Wed, 3 Mar '21
Prez who delivered some 22-Downs
Wed, 3 Feb '21
First sitting prez to fly in an airplane