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    report is on Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the 32nd . Franklin Roosevelt was born in Hyde Park, New York in his family home on January 30th 1882. HIs parents were James and Sara Roosevelt. During his childhood, Franklin Roosevelt spent a great deal of time on his family ranch. In his childhood, he was educated by private tutors and learned how to handles horses. In his teenage years, he received a formal education from a Massachusetts prep by the name of Groton. Franklin Roosevelt married his fifth…

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    Eleanor Roosevelt was born on October 11, 1884 in New York City. When Eleanor was 8 years old, her mother died of diphtheria; her father died from a fall two years later. In 1905, Eleanor Roosevelt married future President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR). Together they had four sons and one daughter. When FDR was diagnosed with polio, Eleanor did a lot for him, because of this, she became more involved in politics and making an impact. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt was noteworthy in history…

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    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…

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    President Theodore Roosevelt had two wives and five children. The names of the wives were Edith Roosevelt and Alice Hathaway Lee. The names of the children were Alice Roosevelt Longsworth, Kermit Roosevelt, Ethal Roosevelt Derby, Quentin Roosevelt, and Archibald Roosevelt. Martha Bulloch Roosevelt and Theodore Roosevelt Sr. were his parents. Theodore Roosevelt was born in New York City. When Theodore was little everyone called him Teedie which was his nickname. He was homeschooled because of his…

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    Born into a family of 3 in 1884, Eleanor Roosevelt was was not granted a happy childhood. Her father, Elliott Roosevelt, had married Anna Hall in 1883, and all thought that they would be bound to have a happy life together. But Elliott Roosevelt had a history of drinking and was prone to depression. When Elliot’s mother died do to typhoid fever in 1884, he sank into grief and started to drink heavily. Soon after this tragedy, Eleanor was born and her brothers, Elliot Jr. and Hall, soon came…

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    Eleanor Roosevelt wrote this quote in her daily newspaper column, “My Day.” In the thick of World War II Roosevelt’s quote inspired many as they fought through their hardships. People learn from doing. We maintain the values that our role models instill in us, but as we gain experience, we fashion our own beliefs. A mirror of this in my life is my work with the organization Soles for Jesus. Soles for Jesus is an organization that distributes donated shoes to sub Saharan Africa. The first time I…

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    Eleanor Roosevelt's parent, Elliott Roosevelt and Anna Hall, grew up in different households. Anna grew up in a religious and strict family, while Elliotts life was filled with adventure and a sense of freedom. The two would meet at parties and ballroom, the moving to a more intimate relationship by the winter of 1883. After time, the two would become deeply in love, eventually marrying on December 1, 1883 at New York Calvary Church. Almost a year later, during the winter of 1884, the couple…

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    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…

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    Rights Ashley Matthews Nash Community College Introduction to Social Work 110 Professor Lucas October 10, 2015 Biography of Eleanor Roosevelt Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was born on October 11, 1884 in Manhattan, New York. She came from a privileged wealthy family. Her father was Elliot Roosevelt, brother to future president Theodore Roosevelt, and her mother Anne Rebecca Hall was a debutant known for being a great beauty. Her mother was disappointed in her plainness. She was the…

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    “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…

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