WOMEN IN HISTORY
El eanor
ROOSEVELT
October 11, 1884 – November 7, 1962
hen her husband was elected president of the United States in
1933, you could say that Eleanor Roosevelt was less than thrilled.
Up until that point in time, the traditional duty of First Lady
was essentially to act as "hostess" of the White House. No one
expected an outspoken, determined, opinionated woman to
take on the job—but that's exactly what Eleanor was, and that's
precisely what she brought to the role of FLOTUS.
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First Lady of the United States.
American politician. Diplomat. Activist.
By Vanessa Houston
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