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    such as First Lady of the U.S., people will likely use their power correctly. Eleanor Roosevelt was a leader who was a leader in feminism, politics, and the working union. Eleanor Roosevelt was a leader in feminism, or the advocacy of women’s rights. For example, George Washington University quotes from Roosevelt “‘Women must learn to play the game as men do,’…

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    Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was known for “Eleanor Roosevelt”, First Lady, American politician (D), a diplomat, (D) an activist, (D) served as a United Nations Spokesman and focused on human and women's rights.(D) Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady of the United States from 1933 to 1945, changed the role of First Lady through her participation in American politics.(A) Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (C) was born on October 11, 1884, in New York City. (A) Her parents are Elliot Roosevelt (B) and Anna Hall.(B) She…

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    This report will describe Eleanor Roosevelt’s life before the White House, her family, her greatest life achievements and the lasting impact she had. Although she suffered extreme losses and tragedy as a young child, she worked through these difficult times and like coal under pressure with the right influences over time she turned into a precious diamond. She has abetted this nation an abundance of times over her many years of devotion to her values and a lot of drudgery. A little over 230…

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    Eleanor Roosevelt was born in October, America and died in New York in the month of November 1962 and she was Franklin Roosevelt’s wife, the first lady of America (O'Farrell, 2010).Eleanor’s parents were Elliott and Anna Roosevelt whereby she grew up in a wealthy family who were committed to serving the community. However, Eleanor’s at the age of ten years went to stay with her relatives after the death of her parents. The coursework explains how Eleanor Roosevelt positively impacted the…

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    better life for oneself. Eleanor Roosevelt is an example of the American Dream. She redefined the position of the first lady, helped to create the Declaration of Human Rights, and leads as an example for all women. Roosevelt portrays the American Dream because she overcame hardship in her youth and achieved success through her hard work and determination while serving as a first lady and, afterwards, when serving as a leader at the United Nations. Although Eleanor Roosevelt's family had…

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    her in hot water" (Brainyquote.com). This quote directly explains Eleanor Roosevelt and all she stood for. It explains how her hardships made her strong, and how strong she truly was. Roosevelt from the beginning was thought to be a simple stereotype who was rich, loved, beautiful, and spoiled. Yet, Roosevelt was almost the complete opposite, she didn't have a painless life where she was coddled and protected from the world. Roosevelt was homely, and she had a hard home life. Her mother never…

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    Franklin Delano Roosevelt lead the country through some of the roughest times, including the Great Depression and World War II. What Roosevelt is known for is being the only president to serve longer than two terms. He combated the Great Depression with the New Deal, strengthened the ties with Latin America, and lead the country though WWII. Although, he died before the war was over, he still was the leader through the majority of it. Franklin Roosevelt was one of the most important leaders the…

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    face, she will be beautiful” that was Eleanor’s quote. Eleanor is known as one of the first ladies of the United States. She had many ways that she helped make the world a better place, by helping in the Great Depression, through her work in the D.A.R and serving as a leader for the commision on human rights. ` Eleanor was born on October 11 1884 in New York City. Eleanor's parents and brother died when she was 10 years old. Eleanor and her surviving brother had to live with their…

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    Franklin D. Roosevelt was born on January 30, 1882 in Hyde Park, New York . He grew up here and in their summer house in Maine. His family was very wealthy. Franklin D. Roosevelt had private tutors until age 9 where he attended his first school in Germany. When he was 14 he was sent off to a prep school named Groton. He graduated from here in 1900 and moved to Cambridge, Massachusetts where he went to college at Harvard and later to Columbia Law School. In his first year at Columbia, Roosevelt…

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    Human kindness has never weakened the stamina or softened the fiber of a free people. A nation does not have to be cruel to be tough. - Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1936 Courageousness. Courageousness and confidence and dignity. These are the principles of standard charisma in even the most elusive parts of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s mind as he was buckled into a heavy corset with braces that ran from his hips to his heels. Pushing away thoughts of meeting his malevolent driveway headfirst, he…

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