Eleanor Roosevelt

Overview

(Source: 1st Grade Bio Cards)

ELEANOR ROOSEVELT was raised by her grandmother because both of her parents died when she was young. She married Franklin Delano Roosevelt who became President of the United States. As First Lady, she had her own radio program and wrote a newspaper column. When President Roosevelt was paralyzed with polio, Eleanor traveled around the country gathering information to help him make informed decisions. During the Great Depression, Eleanor supported programs for youth employment and helped the poor. She fought for civil rights for African Americans and for women’s rights. During World War II, Eleanor Roosevelt visited American soldiers all over the World. She served as a delegate to the United Nations and chairperson of the Commission on Human Rights. Eleanor was called the "First Lady of the World” because she dedicated her entire life to others.