Eleanor Roosevelt was one of the most memorable First Ladies that our nation has ever known. She transformed the White House into a home for family and guests alike. Eleanor had very strong political views that many people didn’t agree with. She also had many radio commentaries and magazine columns that she used to reach the public. As president, her husband, Franklin D. Roosevelt, used her as a link to the public. Eleanor Roosevelt drastically changed the role of the First Lady in many ways.
During Franklin D. Roosevelt’s initial campaign for the Presidency, Eleanor had many growing concerns for what she would be expected to do as First Lady. She was also afraid of the restrictions she would face as First Lady. Because of this, at one time …show more content…
She quickly made it known that she was fully capable of doing many everyday tasks herself. Mrs. Roosevelt often refused for the Secret Service agents to hang about her when she walked or rode the train. Eleanor frequently moved and replaced furniture to make the mansion more comfortable and home-like. For instance, in the Monroe Room she replaced the historic pieces in the room with more sturdy furniture that she thought would be better suited for her college-age boys and young grandchildren. (Eaton …show more content…
Her house was full of guests, some of whom stayed for months … Sometimes she invited so many people, she forgot who they were.” Although the White House could only house twenty-one overnight visitors at a time, Eleanor frequently brought home more. The guests often had to move from room to room so that everyone would have a place to sleep. Eleanor treated her children like any other visitor when they stayed at the White House. There were two “staying guests” in the White House. They were Lorena “Hick” Hickok, a prior reporter, and Joseph Lash, a young man who would later publish a biography of Eleanor Roosevelt. (West 19-21)
After being pressed by Lorena Hickok to do so, Eleanor decided to hold press conferences for women reporters only. Her reason for this was that women reporters often received very small and unimportant assignments. These press conferences were a great boost for their jobs. (Eaton 124) Also, when women reporters were not allowed to attend the annual Gridiron Dinner, Eleanor put on the “Gridiron Widows.” (internet
During Franklin D. Roosevelt’s initial campaign for the Presidency, Eleanor had many growing concerns for what she would be expected to do as First Lady. She was also afraid of the restrictions she would face as First Lady. Because of this, at one time …show more content…
She quickly made it known that she was fully capable of doing many everyday tasks herself. Mrs. Roosevelt often refused for the Secret Service agents to hang about her when she walked or rode the train. Eleanor frequently moved and replaced furniture to make the mansion more comfortable and home-like. For instance, in the Monroe Room she replaced the historic pieces in the room with more sturdy furniture that she thought would be better suited for her college-age boys and young grandchildren. (Eaton …show more content…
Her house was full of guests, some of whom stayed for months … Sometimes she invited so many people, she forgot who they were.” Although the White House could only house twenty-one overnight visitors at a time, Eleanor frequently brought home more. The guests often had to move from room to room so that everyone would have a place to sleep. Eleanor treated her children like any other visitor when they stayed at the White House. There were two “staying guests” in the White House. They were Lorena “Hick” Hickok, a prior reporter, and Joseph Lash, a young man who would later publish a biography of Eleanor Roosevelt. (West 19-21)
After being pressed by Lorena Hickok to do so, Eleanor decided to hold press conferences for women reporters only. Her reason for this was that women reporters often received very small and unimportant assignments. These press conferences were a great boost for their jobs. (Eaton 124) Also, when women reporters were not allowed to attend the annual Gridiron Dinner, Eleanor put on the “Gridiron Widows.” (internet