Eleanor Roosevelt struggled to overcome an unhappy childhood, betrayal in her marriage, and gripping depression — all while staying true to her passion for social justice.

Eleanor Roosevelt initially declined appointment to the United Nations, telling United States President Harry Truman that while she appreciated his offer, she felt unqualified to hold the post. But by ...

How Eleanor Roosevelt’s leadership made her the “First Lady of the World.” The statue of first lady Eleanor Roosevelt stands before the United Nations emblem at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt memorial.

Eleanor Roosevelt is coming to Wheaton in February. Award-winning storyteller Megan Wells will be at Hope Church during Black History Month to tell the story of Eleanor Roosevelt and her struggle in ...

Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was an American political figure, diplomat, and activist. She was the longest-serving first lady of the United States, during her husband Franklin D. Roosevelt's four terms as ...

Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) redefined the position of First Lady during the presidency of her husband, Franklin Roosevelt, becoming well-known for her attention to social reform issues. After the ...

One Tuesday, Dec. 10, we commemorated the 76th anniversary of the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), a foundational document that enshrined the principles of dignity, freedom and ...

Eleanor Roosevelt has a rich legacy – as first lady of the United States, a champion of social change, and a prolific writer. But much of her influential work came after she left the White House. As ...

The Arts4all Foundation hosted a commemoration event at Queens College in Flushing, on Tuesday, Dec. 10, to mark the 76th anniversary of Human Rights Day and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt's 140th ...