Today in History: Eleanor Roosevelt
Today in History–October 11–the Library of Congress features Eleanor Roosevelt, born on this day in 1884. Learn more about this first-class first lady in the Today in History section then click the links below to access related primary sources.
Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt Jr. attends Women in War Work Congress in Paris 1918 film
Speech by Eleanor A. Roosevelt New York 1941
Eleanor Roosevelt historical newspaper coverage
Modern-day legislation related to Eleanor Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt Papers Project George Washington University
Library of Congress blog posts
- Eleanor Roosevelt at the Library Now See Hear!
- Of Note: Eleanor Roosevelt, Alien Investigator Unfolding History
On Dupont Circle: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt and the Progressives Who Shaped Our World webcast video recording
A Letter from Eleanor Roosevelt primary source analysis activity
Guided Primary Source Analysis: U.S. Must Set Pace for Racial Tolerance
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