Eleanor's Legacy

About Eleanor Roosevelt

Eleanor Roosevelt transformed the role of first lady, challenged the Democratic Party to practice what it preached, and jump-started the international conversation on human rights.

As teacher, party activist, first lady, journalist, social reformer and diplomat – ER lent her considerable energy to issues of grave concern to women: education, health care, equal employment, and child care. She also insisted that "women learn to the play the game" as well as "men do," that it was "up to the women" to craft policies that address their concerns, and that women have seats at every table the Democratic Party assembled.

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About Eleanor Roosevelt
Dr. Allida Black's Book Receives Rave Reviews!

Dr. Allida Black's Book Receives Rave Reviews!

We are thrilled to announce that fellow ERLC Board Member Dr. Allida Black received her first major review for her recently published book, The Eleanor Roosevelt Papers: Volume I, The Human Rights Years, 1945-1948.

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Eleanor Roosevelt Quotes

Eleanor Roosevelt Quotes

Eleanor Roosevelt was well known for her memorable quotes. She once said, "Women are like teabags. We don't know our true strength until we are in hot water!"

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