Eleanor Roosevelt

Eleanor Roosevelt was the longest-serving First Lady of the United States. She advocated for human rights and was an asset to women's rights.

Activist

Eleanor Roosevelt was an activist for human rights. She advocated for women's rights, the civil rights of African Americans and Asian Americans, and the rights of World War II refugees.

Book

Eleanor Roosevelt wrote her own autobiography. This book is very interesting because when you read it you can have an idea of what life was really like for Eleanor. She began writing her autobiography in 1937.

Childhood

Eleanor faced a lot of trauma in her childhood. Her mother passed away when she was only eight years old. Eleanor's father passed away when she was nine years old. Although these losses are tremendous for a child, Eleanor Roosevelt did not let her losses define her.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights states all of the basic rights granted to human beings. Eleanor Roosevelt was a driving force in this declaration. She was elected a chairman for The Universal Declaration of Human Rights and helped make key decisions for the document.

Terms in Office

Eleanor Roosevelt served as first lady for the four terms her husband was in office. She was a very dedicated first lady and remained active even after her husbands death.

First Lady of the World

President Harry S. Truman nicknamed Eleanor the "First Lady of the World". Truman nicknamed her this because of her contributions in human rights.

United Nations General Assembly

Eleanor Roosevelt served ad United States Delegate to the United Nations General Assembly from 1945-1952.

Harry Truman

Harry Truman nicknamed Eleanor "The First Lady of the World. After Franklin Roosevelt's death, Truman announced he would continue the same policies of Franklin Roosevelt. Eleanor and Truman worked closely together after the passing of Eleanor's husband.

Inspiration

Eleanor Roosevelt is seen as an inspiration to many young women because she was a strong female leader and helped women gain equal rights.

John F. Kennedy

Eleanor Roosevelt chaired the John F. Kennedy administration's Presidentual Commission on the Satus of Women.

Kind

Eleanor Roosevelt could be described as a kind person because she stood up for equal rights.

Longest Serving First Lady

Eleanor Roosevelt served as First Lady of the United States from March 4th, 1933 to April 12th,1945, making her the longest serving First Lady of The United States.

Marriage

Eleanor Roosevelt married Fraklin D. Roosevelt in 1905 in New York City. A fact that most people do not know about the Roosevelt's is that they are actually fifth cousins! That may sound weird now, but back then it was not uncommon to marry distant relatives.

Nobel Peace Prize

Eleanor Roosevelt was nominated three times, during her lifetime, for a Nobel Peace Prize. These nominations occurred between 1947-1955. Unfortunately,Eleanor was never the winner of the prize.

Oppression

Eleanor Roosevelt advocated and expanded roles for women in the workplace, the civil rights of African Americans and Asian Americans, and the rights of World War II refugees.

Politics

Eleanor Rossevelt's husband, Franklin Roosevelt was a part of the democratic party.

Quote

One of Eleanor Roosevelt's most famous quotes is,

"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."

-Eleanor Roosevelt