Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (/ ˈɛlɪnɔːr ˈroʊzəvɛlt / EL-in-or ROH-zə-velt; October 11, 1884 – November 7, 1962) was an American political figure, diplomat, and activist. [5][6] She was the …

Dec 9, 2024 · Eleanor Roosevelt was an American first lady (1933–45), the wife of Franklin D. Roosevelt, 32nd president of the United States, and a United Nations diplomat and …

Mar 6, 2024 · Eleanor Roosevelt was the niece of one U.S. president, Theodore Roosevelt, and married a man who would become another, Franklin D. Roosevelt. Redefining the role of the …

Nov 9, 2009 · Eleanor Roosevelt As First Lady. Eleanor Roosevelt was initially reluctant to step into the role of first lady, fearful about losing her hard-won autonomy and knowing she would …

Though unhappy about his bid for the governorship and his equally successful run for the presidency in 1932, Roosevelt became the most politically active and influential First Lady in …

In 1943, Eleanor became the first first lady to travel to an active war zone when she undertook a month-long journey to the warfront in the Pacific. Traveling as a representative of the Red …

Mar 7, 2022 · Eleanor Roosevelt certainly earned the title ‘First Lady of the World’ which was given to her by President Harry S. Truman in tribute to her human rights achievements. Her …

Even after the war ended, Eleanor Roosevelt continued to challenge the traditional roles women—even first ladies—fell into. President Truman appointed her as the United States …

In 1933, Mrs. Roosevelt became the first, First Lady to hold her own press conference. In an attempt to afford equal time to women--who were traditionally barred from presidential press …

Eleanor Roosevelt was First Lady of the United States from 1933 to 1945. She was also an advocate for human and civil rights. She was made a delegate to the UN General Assembly …