Eleanor Roosevelt

Delano Roosevelt is a game changer. Franklin D. Roosevelt, most commonly known as FDR, was the 32nd president of the United States and served for four consecutive terms (Franklin D. Roosevelt). One of Franklin’s greatest accomplishments during his presidency was the creation of the Social Security system which is still in effect to this day. Franklin D. Roosevelt was born January 30, 1882 at the family home in New York. Franklin had two older brothers, one of them was Theodore Roosevelt, who…

we truly became “One nation under God”. In fact, Eleanor Roosevelt said “True patriotism springs from a belief in the dignity of the individual freedom and equality, not only for Americans, but for all people on earth, universal brotherhood, and goodwill, and a constant and earnest striving toward the principles and ideas on which this country was founded.” The First Lady wrote this in her Book of Common Sense Etiquette. Eleanor Roosevelt had such a love for her country. Her patriotism…

“Anderson was the first African-American singer to perform at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York.” On January 7, 1955 she performed in a prestigious place, Metropolitan Opera House, which led her to fame to become one of the most celebrated singers in the 20th Century. She was a very famous and talented black opera singer who overcame many obstacles in her life, such as finding the resource to finance her vocal lessons. She was honored and rewarded by her success, but was distracted by…

battle where everyone in the United States—every man, woman, and child—is in action, and will be privileged to remain in action throughout this war. That front is right here at home, in our daily lives, and in our daily tasks. - President Franklin D. Roosevelt, 28 April 1942 Women Before the War: Before the war began women were mainly housewives, most did not work, and if they did they were more than likely not married. They would stay at home and cook, clean, take care of their children and…

The lure of our American Dream is one that has enticed people from all over the world to come to America. We have made great bounds and leaps toward making America a place for love and freedom to ring, yet we still have a long road ahead of us. The American Dream is to have the freedom to live as equals, to work for what you want, and to fiercely love your life. The freedom to live as equals is essential to the American Dream because without it we would dream no more. I argue that while it is…

have even seen countless of images and posts on social media comparing Donald Trump and his beliefs to that of Adolf Hitler, which stems from Trump 's public condemning of Muslims. So, when reading that Donald Trump compared himself to President Roosevelt, I was appalled. As we know, Mr. Trump advocates the banning of Muslims from entering the United States, specifically in the wake of the San Bernardino attacks. Despite supporting a ban, Trump did claim that he "…rejected the idea that he was…

Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was one of the most influential women of her time. She was born on October 11, 1884 in New York City. The first child born to Elliot and Anna Livingston Ludlow Hall Roosevelt, Eleanor was born into a wealthy, aristocratic family. However, while the Roosevelt family was a very distinguished family related closely to political figures like Theodore Roosevelt, the family was constantly plagued by troubles. Anna Roosevelt was from an aristocratic background and constantly…

In her essay, “Eleanor Roosevelt, October 11, 1884-November 7, 1962-She Made a Difference”, author Fran Burke attempts to enlighten readers of former First Lady Roosevelt’s legacy both in and out of politics. By mentioning several organizations that Eleanor was actively involved in, Burke develops Eleanor as a caring and dedicated individual. Although primarily focusing on Eleanor’s politicization, “She Made a Difference” effectively illustrates Eleanor’s humanitarian efforts and strives to…

Barbra Joan Streisand is an accomplished singer, talented actress, and a generous philanthropist. She came into the world we live in on April 24, 1942, in beautiful Brooklyn, New York. She was born to her lovely parents, Diana and Emanuel Streisand. Originally, her name was spelt “Barbara,” but she hated it. She changed it by dropping the extra “a.” Barbra has two siblings, Roslyn and Sheldon. Streisand is the only artist/actress to receive a Tony, an Emmy, multiple Grammys including the…

Eleanor Roosevelt was born on October 11, 1884 in New York City. While she was raised by a wealthy family, she faced many hardships during her childhood. Her parents and her brother passed away before she turned ten, which meant she was raised by her harsh grandmother, who damaged her self-esteem, but in 1899, 15 years later, she managed to begin her studies at London’s Allenwood Academy. She returned to New York three years later beginning her social debut by helping immigrant families. Then…