Eleanor Roosevelt

Born in 1884
  • Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was a prominent American political figure and civil rights advocate.

  • As First Lady from 1933 to 1945, she actively promoted her husband's New Deal policies.

  • After Franklin D. Roosevelt's death, she continued her influential work in politics and social reform.

  • Roosevelt was a champion for women's rights and played a crucial role in founding the United Nations.

  • She served as a UN delegate, chairing the committee that drafted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

  • Her humanitarian efforts earned her the title "First Lady of the World" from President Truman.

  • Roosevelt's impact on 20th-century politics and human rights made her one of the most admired figures of her time.

Books by Eleanor Roosevelt