Eleanor Roosevelt

Eleanor Roosevelt was an American political figure, diplomat, and activist. She served as the first lady of the United States from 1933 to 1945, during her husband President Franklin D. Roosevelt's four terms in office, making her the longest-serving first lady of the United States. She transformed the role of the First Lady using her position as a platform for her social activism. You can learn more about her accomplishments here. 

The materials below were designed with this film from PBS in mind, but you can also find many other resources on the internet about Eleanor Roosevelt.