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Women in History: Eleanor Roosevelt
The life of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) is described in detail. Includes links to additional information.
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Eleanor Roosevelt: The Struggle for Human Rights
This is the text of Eleanor Roosevelt's speech "The Struggle for Human Rights," on the preservation of human freedom delivered on September 28, 1948, in Paris, France.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Eleanor Roosevelt: First Lady, Diplomat, and Activist
In this lesson, students will explore Eleanor Roosevelt's many national and international contributions. They will learn how Eleanor Roosevelt used her positions as First Lady and United Nations diplomat to ensure that the powerless had...
A&E Television
History.com: How Eleanor Roosevelt Pushed for a Universal Declaration of Human Rights
In the wake of World War II's horrors, Roosevelt saw the need to support refugees and affirm the right to education, shelter, and medical care. Roosevelt was there to speak about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a document...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Britannica Kids: Women Who Changed the World: Eleanor Roosevelt
Encyclopedia Britannica provides a biography of Eleanor Roosevelt, the First Lady who was also a noted writer, diplomat, and humanitarian. Additional content includes a video clip of Roosevelt promoting the National Youth Administration...
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Eleanor Roosevelt
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1998 to commemorate First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. With a short passage on her life and her influence on the rights of women and the disadvantaged.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Women of the Century: Politics & Government
Short biographical entries of women who were pioneers in politics and government with links to additional information about their lives and causes.
Other
Kidskonnect.com: Eleanor Roosevelt
A collection of fast facts and links to more information about Eleanor Roosevelt.
A&E Television
History.com: American Presidents: Franklin D. Roosevelt
A biographical overview of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's life, including an image gallery and video clips.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Eleanor Roosevelt
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Eleanor Roosevelt.
Baertracks
Creative Quotes: Eleanor Roosevelt
A short collection of memorable quotes by Eleanor Roosevelt.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography: Eleanor Roosevelt for Kids
A site dedicated to information about the First Lady to FDR and civil and human rights activist, Eleanore Roosevelt.
Other
Eleanor Roosevelt : A Life of Discovery by Russell Freed
Classroom connections for a study of Freedman's book about Eleanor Roosevelt. Gives grade appropriateness, topics and summary, as well as links to other resources.
Curated OER
Finding Dulcinea: Eleanor Roosevelt, Philanthropist and Revolutionary
Eleaonor Roosevelt is featured in this brief biography for her activism in many areas including politcs and feminism.
Curated OER
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum: Roosevelts: Photograph
Black and white photograph of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt on Inauguration Day in 1941.