Women's History Activator: Eleanor Roosevelt

Eleanor Roosevelt, a prominent figure in human rights advocacy, delivered a powerful speech at the UN in 1948, promoting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Her early life was marked by personal loss, but she grew into a role of public service, marrying Franklin Roosevelt and redefining the role of First Lady. During World War I, she engaged in volunteer work, and after Franklin's polio diagnosis, she became a public face for his administration. Eleanor championed racial equality, notably resigning from the Daughters of the American Revolution to support Marian Anderson. After Franklin's death, she continued her public service as a UN delegate, influencing future First Ladies with her trailblazing initiatives.

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