Biography
By: Allison Brown
Personal Life
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 Eleanor Roosevelt married her
distant cousin Franklin
Roosevelt on March 17, 1905.
 They had six children, four boys
and one girl. Unfortunately, one
of their children died as an
infant.
 Her husband, Franklin, was
diagnosed with polio in 1921 at
age 39. Eleanor had to help him
with his political journey.
Campaign Trail
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 When FDR ran for president,
Eleanor went with him on the
campaign trail.
 This was inappropriate for women
to do during this time; they were
expected to stay home.
 She knew that Franklin would need
help, because of his polio.
 FDR became the president and
Eleanor became the first lady in
1933.
The Great Depression
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 During the great depression
many people were
unemployed.
 Eleanor helped by working in
soup kitchens and with other
charities.
 She made weekly broadcasts
over the radio that brought
hope to Americans.
 She helped explain to the
American people what her
husband was doing to help.
World War II
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 Eleanor helped the United States during the war.
 Made speeches to calm the fears of Americans.
 Visited U.S. soldiers around the world.
 Flew a plane across the Atlantic ocean to visit the war
zones.
 Gave Americans hope.
Good Deeds

 After her husband died,
Eleanor served her country
as a delegate to the United
Nations.
 Advocate of civil rights.
 Fought against segregation
and discrimination.
 Designed The Universal
Declaration of Human
Rights, which explained
the rights of all humans in
the modern world.
What is a
Humanitarian?
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 Eleanor Roosevelt was considered a humanitarian.
 A humanitarian is a person who does everything
that they can to help other people.
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References
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 Dictionary.com
 First Ladies by Amy Pastan