The Roosevelts, An Intimate History, By Eleanor Roosevelt

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This week’s article is a break from the usual local philanthropy series in order to spotlight someone who is overwhelmingly inspirational- Eleanor Roosevelt. If you have not yet watched the Ken Burns documentary The Roosevelts; An Intimate History- you should.
Besides being historically informative, this documentary reminded me of a woman that was a serious force to be reckoned with. As the saying goes, “They sure don’t make ‘em like they used to.”
First Ladies have traditionally aligned themselves with very personal and important causes. Louisa Adams was among the first to advocate for women’s rights. Fast forward to when Nancy Reagan coined the phrase “Just Say No” as her endorsement of the D.A.R.E. program and the War on Drugs. Today, Michelle …show more content…

Fortunately, retirement did not seem to suite her well and she accepted the position as an American spokesperson to the United Nations. She remained very much active in the role until her death in 1962.
Sadly, this article contains only a fraction of what Mrs. Roosevelt has done for our county and for humanity. She is truly one of the greatest humanitarians that has ever lived and an inspiration to all. One can only wonder what our country would be like if all the young girls (and boys) knew the life of Eleanor Roosevelt better than the latest Hollywood celebrity.
To find this information and more, visit the National First Ladies Library online at http://www.firstladies.org/. Or visit the official biography of Eleanor Roosevelt at https://www.whitehouse.gov/1600/first-ladies/eleanorroosevelt

As always, if you know of a person or organization that has made an impact on the community, please nominate them for this series. Email me at Rebecca.Carlson1984@gmail.com with the subject line “Spotlight: Philanthropy” and a brief description of the person and their

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