Many people don’t realize how many world-changing acts of bravery Eleanor Roosevelt used to impact and inspire.She had the selflessness to speak up for those who didn’t have a voice, influence the world by standing up for the hopeless, and help those in need. One trait that made her unique is that she would care for others before she worried about her own problems. You can only imagine how life would be now without Eleanor Roosevelt and all of her courageous works.
Although Eleanor Roosevelt was able to change the world; her life wasn’t always perfect. Eleanor was born on October 11, 1884 to two rather selfish parents. Anna, her mother, constantly complained about Eleanor’s ‘ugly’ looks and was often too busy with other matters to care for Eleanor. Meanwhile, her father, Elliot, was alcoholic despite the fact that his daughter looked up to him. When poor Eleanor was only 12, her mother died. Two long years later, her unhealthy father died as well. She then lived a more stable life with her grandmother for a year before being sent off to boarding school. …show more content…
Few years later, Eleanor married Franklin Delano Roosevelt at age 21 and became the First Lady in in 1932 when her husband was elected president. She used her influence to solve injustices with women’s rights, African-American rights, consumer welfare, and she also found jobs for the poor and unemployed. Many others would have simply enjoyed the fame and would’ve been arrogant instead of using the power to change the world. But Eleanor Roosevelt seized the moment and refused to pass the opportunity of enhancing others’ lives
Although Eleanor Roosevelt was able to change the world; her life wasn’t always perfect. Eleanor was born on October 11, 1884 to two rather selfish parents. Anna, her mother, constantly complained about Eleanor’s ‘ugly’ looks and was often too busy with other matters to care for Eleanor. Meanwhile, her father, Elliot, was alcoholic despite the fact that his daughter looked up to him. When poor Eleanor was only 12, her mother died. Two long years later, her unhealthy father died as well. She then lived a more stable life with her grandmother for a year before being sent off to boarding school. …show more content…
Few years later, Eleanor married Franklin Delano Roosevelt at age 21 and became the First Lady in in 1932 when her husband was elected president. She used her influence to solve injustices with women’s rights, African-American rights, consumer welfare, and she also found jobs for the poor and unemployed. Many others would have simply enjoyed the fame and would’ve been arrogant instead of using the power to change the world. But Eleanor Roosevelt seized the moment and refused to pass the opportunity of enhancing others’ lives