Celebrated by feminists, historians, politicians, and reviewers everywhere, it presents an unprecedented portrait of a brave, fierce, passionate political lerader of our century. She spoke and lectured widely, also writing a syndicated newspaper column. This landmark biography provides a compelling new evaluation of one of the most inspiring women in American political history. Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) was First Lady of the United States from March 1933 to April 1945 during her husband’s four terms in office. She overcame debilitating roots: in her public life, fighting against racism and injustice and advancing the rights of women and in her private life, forming lasting intimate friendships with some of the great men and women of her times. This landm Eleanor Roosevelt was born into the privileges and prejudices of American aristocracy and into a family ravaged by alcoholism. Eleanor Roosevelt was born into the privileges and prejudices of American aristocracy and into a family ravaged by alcoholism.
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