Eleanor Roosevelt went from being a sad, shy child to becoming an adult
who reached out to people everywhere. She married Franklin D. Roosevelt
in 1904. She became America's first lady while he served as president
from 1932 - 1945. During the years of the Great Depression, she visited
towns, cities, and farms all over the country and brought hope to
millions of people. She made many speeches, had a radio program, and
wrote a newspaper column. Eleanor Roosevelt called on American soldiers
during World War II and served as chairperson of the Commission on Human
Rights at the United Nations after her husband's death. She was an
important, beloved figure of her time and is remembered as one of
America's greatest women.