
Quotable Eleanor Roosevelt
Born to one of the wealthiest families in New York City, Eleanor Roosevelt seemed destined for a sedate and comfortable life. Instead, she fell in love with her fifth cousin and was flung into the highest levels of American politics, culminating in Franklin''s unprecedented four-term presidency. Before her, no first lady had ever held a press conference or written a syndicated column. Eleanor spok...
Born to one of the wealthiest families in New York City, Eleanor Roosevelt seemed destined for a sedate and comfortable life. Instead, she fell in love with her fifth cousin and was flung into the highest levels of American politics, culminating in Franklin''s unprecedented four-term presidency. Before her, no first lady had ever held a press conference or written a syndicated column. Eleanor spok...