Eleanor's Life: Why should we study her?
First, she was the first First Lady to actually work in politics and social issues. She knew the importance of reaching out to women voters, and she did just that. When she spoke to women voters, she helped to get her husband elected as president. After her husband was diagnosed with polio, FDR sent Eleanor to go on trips on his behalf. She gave speeches and wrote a news column that appeared in many weekly newspapers.
Next, she worked for peace as a representative to the United Nations. She traveled to many countries and spoke about world peace and human rights. She helped write The Declaration of Human Rights. She believed strongly that all people should be treated fairly. When she learned that her friend Marian Anderson would not be allowed to sing at a venue in DC because of her race, Eleanor invited her to sing at the Lincoln Memorial. Eleanor was even friends with Amelia Earhart! Eleanor was the first First Lady to fly in an airplane and the first First Lady to hold a press conference to reporters.
First, she was the first First Lady to actually work in politics and social issues. She knew the importance of reaching out to women voters, and she did just that. When she spoke to women voters, she helped to get her husband elected as president. After her husband was diagnosed with polio, FDR sent Eleanor to go on trips on his behalf. She gave speeches and wrote a news column that appeared in many weekly newspapers.
Next, she worked for peace as a representative to the United Nations. She traveled to many countries and spoke about world peace and human rights. She helped write The Declaration of Human Rights. She believed strongly that all people should be treated fairly. When she learned that her friend Marian Anderson would not be allowed to sing at a venue in DC because of her race, Eleanor invited her to sing at the Lincoln Memorial. Eleanor was even friends with Amelia Earhart! Eleanor was the first First Lady to fly in an airplane and the first First Lady to hold a press conference to reporters.
Marian Anderson singing for Eleanor.