Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) was an important political figure in the world and held many important political roles. Due to her dedication to human rights, she has been called the “First Lady of the World.” Eleanor Roosevelt served as First Lady of New York when FDR was governor, and First Lady of the United States from 1933 to 1945. During her her time in the White House, Eleanor became a well known public figure herself, constantly traveling the country and speaking about civil rights.
Following her husband's death, on April 12, 1945, Eleanor planned to get out of politics. However fate did not allow that to be true. President Harry Truman appointed Eleanor as a delegate to the United Nations General Assembly, a position in which she served
Following her husband's death, on April 12, 1945, Eleanor planned to get out of politics. However fate did not allow that to be true. President Harry Truman appointed Eleanor as a delegate to the United Nations General Assembly, a position in which she served