Eleanor Roosevelt

BiographyBy: Allison Brown

Eleanor Roosevelt married her

distant cousin Franklin Roosevelt on March 17, 1905.

They had six children, four boys and one girl. Unfortunately, one of their children died as an infant.

Her husband, Franklin, was diagnosed with polio in 1921 at age 39. Eleanor had to help him with his political journey.

Personal Life

When FDR ran for president,

Eleanor went with him on the campaign trail.

This was inappropriate for women to do during this time; they were expected to stay home.

She knew that Franklin would need help, because of his polio.

FDR became the president and Eleanor became the first lady in 1933.

Campaign Trail

During the great depression

many people were unemployed.

Eleanor helped by working in soup kitchens and with other charities.

She made weekly broadcasts over the radio that brought hope to Americans.

She helped explain to the American people what her husband was doing to help.

The Great Depression

Eleanor helped the United States during the war.

Made speeches to calm the fears of Americans. Visited U.S. soldiers around the world. Flew a plane across the Atlantic ocean to visit the war

zones. Gave Americans hope.

World War II

After her husband died,

Eleanor served her country as a delegate to the United Nations.

Advocate of civil rights. Fought against segregation

and discrimination. Designed The Universal

Declaration of Human Rights, which explained the rights of all humans in the modern world.

Good Deeds

Eleanor Roosevelt was considered a

humanitarian. A humanitarian is a person who does

everything that they can to help other people.

What is a Humanitarian?

Dictionary.com First Ladies by Amy Pastan

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