History UsefulNotes / EleanorRoosevelt

* Played by Creator/Cynthia Nixon in the 2005 television film ''Film/WarmSprings''.

She continued to be a major figure in the years after Franklin's death, too. UsefulNotes/HarryTruman appointed her to the UsefulNotes/UnitedNations General Assembly as one of the delegates from the United States. There, she was the first chairperson of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights and the primary author of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Eleanor was so influential that Truman seriously [[WhatCouldHaveBeen considered asking her to be his running mate in the 1948 election]]. Years later, UsefulNotes/JohnFKennedy had her as chairperson to the Presidential Commission on the Status of Women, which led to him signing a law banning pay discrimination towards women. When she died in 1962, the public mourning was internationally widespread. Such is the continued affection for her that the bronze sculpture of her in Washington, DC, doesn't have a patina on its hands because visitors keep touching them in remembrance.

She continued to be a major figure in the years after Franklin's death, too. UsefulNotes/HarryTruman appointed her to the UsefulNotes/UnitedNations General Assembly as one of the delegates from the United States. There, she was the first chairperson of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights and the primary author of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Eleanor was so influential that Truman seriously [[WhatCouldHaveBeen considered asking her to be his running mate in the 1948 election]]. Years later, UsefulNotes/JohnFKennedy had her as chairperson to the Presidential Commission on the Status of Women, which led to him signing a law banning pay discrimination towards women. When she died in 1962, the public mourning was internationally widespread.

'''Eleanor Roosevelt''' (October 11, 1884 – November 7, 1962) was the wife of President UsefulNotes/FranklinDRoosevelt. She was the First Lady from 1933 to 1945, serving longer than any other woman. But she was so much more than just that.

Her CrowningMomentOfAwesome was what she did for Marian Anderson, a black opera singer. When the Daughters of the American Revolution, of which Eleanor was a member, denied Anderson the right to sing in Constitution Hall, Eleanor arranged for Anderson to sing on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. She also resigned from the group. During the war, she also made sure that the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of black combat pilots, became the first black men to ever see air combat when many people in the Army tried to put an end to the group before it began.

She was the niece of [[UsefulNotes/TheodoreRoosevelt the other Roosevelt to occupy the White House]]. In fact, he walked her down the aisle at her marriage--her father had died young, and T.R. had served as something of a father-figure to her all her life. Since FDR was also a relative of Teddy (they were fifth cousins), this technically means that he married his cousin. However, there was a little bit of distance between them, and this wasn't so uncommon back then. While she was initially very happy in her marriage with Franklin, eventually she discovered that he was cheating on her with another woman. Eleanor strongly considered divorcing him, but Franklin's mother convinced her to stay. After that, though, they never slept in the same bed again. While they weren't really in love with each other anymore, they were still close friends and working partners.

After Franklin lost the use of his legs to polio in 1921, Eleanor slowly started to become his eyes and ears. She would travel to make speeches in support of her husband. Widely popular, many credit her with helping him win many votes. Just before the 1932 election, after the notorious Bonus Army incident of the UsefulNotes/HerbertHoover presidency, Eleanor went to visit the veterans and give them aid, leading many to comment "Hoover sent the Army, Roosevelt sent his wife." After this, Franklin easily won by a landslide. She played a major role in her husband's administration, and she was the first woman to play a major role in politics out in the open. (Presidents have been turning to their wives for political advice ever since UsefulNotes/JohnAdams consulted with his wife Abigail, but of course that was always private; UsefulNotes/WoodrowWilson's wife took over after he had a severe stroke, but this was kept secret at the time.) She traveled around the country (and the world) bringing attention to many issues and supporting many causes, including an end to child labor, the creation of welfare, better conditions for workers, an end to racial and sexual discrimination, and minimum wage. Like her husband, she used the media to great effect in building support for the administration's policies. She had a daily newspaper column, ''My Day'', which she worked on until her death. During UsefulNotes/WorldWarII, she flew to Allied countries and to military camps to help the war effort. Eleanor Roosevelt forever changed the role women can play in American politics, which is remarkable considering that she was actually never even elected to anything.

'''Eleanor Roosevelt''' (October 11, 1884 -- November 7, 1962) was the wife of President UsefulNotes/FranklinDRoosevelt. She was the First Lady from 1933 to 1945, serving longer than any other woman. But she was so much more than just that.

!Tropes Which Apply to Eleanor Roosevelt:

* CreatorCouple: With Franklin.
* {{Determinator}}: She wasn't the first major woman in politics for nothing!
* FirstNameBasis: Since she is one of three major American historical figures with that last name, this is bound to happen.
* SexlessMarriage: After Franklin's first affair.
* SmallReferencePools: Internationally the most famous First Lady of all time, together with Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Nancy Reagan and UsefulNotes/HillaryRodhamClinton. In the US itself Martha Washington and Mary Todd Lincoln are also quite famous.
* TookALevelInBadass: Started in life as a [[ShrinkingViolet shy]], [[ExtremeDoormat meek, submissive]] Ugly Duckling then later became a strong woman that spoke out for the disenfranchised, encouraged progress, and was a public figure at a time when [[StayInTheKitchen First Ladies were expected to keep out of politics and supervise the White House if they're not organizing luncheons and teas]].
---> No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.

* TookALevelInBadass: Started in life as a [[ShrinkingViolet shy]], [[ExtremeDoormat meek, submissive]] UglyDuckling then later became a strong woman that spoke out for the disenfranchised, encouraged progress, and was a public figure at a time when [[StayInTheKitchen First Ladies were expected to keep out of politics and supervise the White House if they're not organizing luncheons and teas]].

* SmallReferencePools: Internationally the most famous First Lady of all time, together with Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Nancy Reagan and UsefulNotes/HillaryRodhamClinton. In the US itself Martha Washington and Mary Todd Lincoln are also quite famous.

* SmallReferencePool: Internationally the most famous First Lady of all time, together with Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Nancy Reagan and Hilary Clinton. In the US itself Martha Washington and Mary Todd Lincoln are also quite famous.

* FirstNameBasis: Since she is one of three major American historical figures with that last name, this is bound to happen.

'''Eleanor Roosevelt''' (1884-1962) was the wife of President UsefulNotes/FranklinDRoosevelt. She was the First Lady from 1933 to 1945, serving longer than any other woman. But she was so much more than just that.

Years before HillaryRodhamClinton, there was another First Lady who paved the way for women leaders in politics.

'''Eleanor Roosevelt''' (1884-1962) was the wife of President FranklinDRoosevelt. She was the First Lady from 1933 to 1945, serving longer than any other woman. But she was so much more than just that.

She was the niece of [[TheodoreRoosevelt the other Roosevelt to occupy the White House]]. In fact, he walked her down the aisle at her marriage--her father had died young, and T.R. had served as something of a father-figure to her all her life. Since FDR was also a relative of Teddy (they were fifth cousins), this technically means that he married his cousin. However, there was a little bit of distance between them, and this wasn't so uncommon back then. While she was initially very happy in her marriage with Franklin, eventually she discovered that he was cheating on her with another woman. Eleanor strongly considered divorcing him, but Franklin's mother convinced her to stay. After that, though, they never slept in the same bed again. While they weren't really in love with each other anymore, they were still close friends and working partners.

After Franklin lost the use of his legs to polio in 1921, Eleanor slowly started to become his eyes and ears. She would travel to make speeches in support of her husband. Widely popular, many credit her with helping him win many votes. Just before the 1932 election, after the notorious Bonus Army incident of the HerbertHoover presidency, Eleanor went to visit the veterans and give them aid, leading many to comment "Hoover sent the Army, Roosevelt sent his wife." After this, Franklin easily won by a landslide. She played a major role in her husband's administration, and she was the first woman to play a major role in politics out in the open. (Presidents have been turning to their wives for political advice ever since UsefulNotes/JohnAdams consulted with his wife Abigail, but of course that was always private; WoodrowWilson's wife took over after he had a severe stroke, but this was kept secret at the time.) She traveled around the country (and the world) bringing attention to many issues and supporting many causes, including an end to child labor, the creation of welfare, better conditions for workers, an end to racial and sexual discrimination, and minimum wage. Like her husband, she used the media to great effect in building support for the administration's policies. She had a daily newspaper column, ''My Day'', which she worked on until her death. During WorldWarII, she flew to Allied countries and to military camps to help the war effort. Eleanor Roosevelt forever changed the role women can play in American politics, which is remarkable considering that she was actually never even elected to anything.

She continued to be a major figure in the years after Franklin's death, too. UsefulNotes/HarryTruman appointed her to the UsefulNotes/UnitedNations General Assembly as one of the delegates from the United States. There, she was the first chairperson of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights and the primary author of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Eleanor was so influential that Truman seriously [[WhatCouldHaveBeen considered asking her to be his running mate in the 1948 election]]. Years later, JohnFKennedy had her as chairperson to the Presidential Commission on the Status of Women, which led to him signing a law banning pay discrimination towards women. When she died in 1962, the public mourning was internationally widespread.

She continued to be a major figure in the years after Franklin's death, too. UsefulNotes/HarryTruman appointed her to the UsefulNotes/UnitedNations General Assembly as America's delegate. There, she was the first chairperson of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights and the primary author of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Eleanor was so influential that Truman seriously [[WhatCouldHaveBeen considered asking her to be his running mate in the 1948 election]]. Years later, JohnFKennedy had her as chairperson to the Presidential Commission on the Status of Women, which led to him signing a law banning pay discrimination towards women. When she died in 1962, the public mourning was internationally widespread.

After Franklin lost the use of his legs to polio in 1921, Eleanor slowly started to become his eyes and ears. She would travel to make speeches in support of her husband. Widely popular, many credit her with helping him win many votes. Just before the 1932 election, after the notorious Bonus Army incident of the HerbertHoover presidency, Eleanor went to visit the veterans and give them aid, leading many to comment "Hoover sent the Army, Roosevelt sent his wife." After this, Franklin easily won by a landslide. She played a major role in her husband's administration, and she was the first woman to play a major role in politics out in the open. (Presidents have been turning to their wives for political advice ever since JohnAdams consulted with his wife Abigail, but of course that was always private; WoodrowWilson's wife took over after he had a severe stroke, but this was kept secret at the time.) She traveled around the country (and the world) bringing attention to many issues and supporting many causes, including an end to child labor, the creation of welfare, better conditions for workers, an end to racial and sexual discrimination, and minimum wage. Like her husband, she used the media to great effect in building support for the administration's policies. She had a daily newspaper column, ''My Day'', which she worked on until her death. During WorldWarII, she flew to Allied countries and to military camps to help the war effort. Eleanor Roosevelt forever changed the role women can play in American politics, which is remarkable considering that she was actually never even elected to anything.

After Franklin lost the use of his legs to polio in 1921, Eleanor slowly started to become his eyes and ears. She would travel to make speeches in support of her husband. Widely popular, many credit her with helping him win many votes. Just before the 1932 election, after the notorious Bonus Army incident of the HerbertHoover presidency, Eleanor went to visit the veterans and give them aid, leading many to comment "Hoover sent the Army, Roosevelt sent his wife." After this, Franklin easily won by a landslide. She played a major role in her husband's administration, and she was the first woman to play a major role in politics out in the open. (WoodrowWilson's wife took over after he had a severe stroke, but this was kept secret at the time.) She traveled around the country (and the world) bringing attention to many issues and supporting many causes, including an end to child labor, the creation of welfare, better conditions for workers, an end to racial and sexual discrimination, and minimum wage. Like her husband, she used the media to great effect in building support for the administration's policies. She had a daily newspaper column, ''My Day'', which she worked on until her death. During WorldWarII, she flew to Allied countries and to military camps to help the war effort. Eleanor Roosevelt forever changed the role women can play in American politics, which is remarkable considering that she was actually never even elected to anything.

She was the niece of [[TheodoreRoosevelt the other Roosevelt to occupy the White House]]. In fact, he walked her down the aisle at her marriage. Since FDR was also a relative of Teddy (they were fifth cousins), this technically means that he married his cousin. However, there was a little bit of distance between them, and this wasn't so uncommon back then. While she was initially very happy in her marriage with Franklin, eventually she discovered that he was cheating on her with another woman. Eleanor strongly considered divorcing him, but Franklin's mother convinced her to stay. After that, though, they never slept in the same bed again. While they weren't really in love with each other anymore, they were still close friends and working partners.

She continued to be a major figure in the years after Franklin's death, too. HarryTruman appointed her to the UnitedNations General Assembly as America's delegate. There, she was the first chairperson of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights and the primary author of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Eleanor was so influential that Truman seriously [[WhatCouldHaveBeen considered asking her to be his running mate in the 1948 election]]. Years later, JohnFKennedy had her as chairperson to the Presidential Commission on the Status of Women, which led to him signing a law banning pay discrimination towards women. When she died in 1962, the public mourning was internationally widespread.

She continued to be a major figure in the years after Franklin's death, too. HarryTruman appointed her to the UnitedNations General Assembly as America's delegate. There, she was the first chairperson of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights and the primary author of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Eleanor was so influential that Truman seriously [[WhatCouldHaveBeen considered asking her to be his running mate in the 1948 election]]. Years later, JohnFKennedy had her as chairperson to the Presidential Commission on the Status of Women, which led to him signing a law banning pay discrimination towards women. When she died in 1962, the public mourning was internationally widespread.