Eleanor Roosevelt: The New Kind of First Lady

Eleanor Roosevelt became First Lady in 1933, embracing a more active role than her predecessors. She supported Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal by traveling across the U.S. to promote its programs. Eleanor was a strong advocate for civil rights and women's rights, holding press conferences and writing a newspaper column, 'My Day.' She also supported Franklin's multiple presidential campaigns. During WWII, Eleanor visited troops and encouraged home front efforts. After Franklin's death in 1945, Eleanor continued her public service, leaving a lasting legacy.

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