eleanorroosevelt

Eleanor Roosevelt was perhaps the most famous first lady of all time. She felt that it was important to involve herself in her husbands work and help in as many ways as possible. Eleanor was born to a wealthy family. She had six children with her distant cousin Franklin Roosevelt. She played an important role in the Women's Trade Union League as well as the Democratic party.

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