Eleanor Roosevelt

11 October 1884 – 7 November 1962

Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was an American political figure, diplomat, and activist who served as First Lady of the United States from 1933 to 1945, the longest tenure of any first lady. She redefined the role through her advocacy for civil rights and social justice, and later chaired the United Nations commission that drafted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

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Born in New York City
11 October 1884

Eleanor Roosevelt was born into the prominent Roosevelt family in Manhattan.

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Married Franklin D. Roosevelt
17 March 1905

She married her distant cousin Franklin Delano Roosevelt, with whom she would have six children.

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Became First Lady of the United States
4 March 1933 – 12 April 1945

Eleanor became First Lady when Franklin took office as president, holding the role for twelve years.

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Began her 'My Day' newspaper column
30 December 1935

She launched a widely syndicated daily column that she wrote for decades.

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Resigned from the Daughters of the American Revolution
1939

She resigned in protest after the organization barred the Black singer Marian Anderson from performing.

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Appointed U.S. delegate to the United Nations
1945

President Truman named her a delegate to the newly formed United Nations.

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Chaired drafting of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
10 December 1948

She led the UN commission that produced the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted in 1948.

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Died in New York City
7 November 1962

Eleanor Roosevelt died in Manhattan and was widely mourned as a champion of human rights.

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