Betty Ford and Her Time in Office

The role of American women has changed significantly from the time the nation was born, to the modern era of the 1950s and 1960s. Many people, "... believed that women's talent and energies ... would be put to the better [use] in the new republic." (Clinton 3) Clearly showing that society has seen the importance of the women's talents and that their skills can be very useful, exploited this and thus, the change of the women's role was inevitable. Society has understood that the roles of women played an important role on all parts of life.

This book is about a woman who forever changed the course of women's role in American history. Eleanor Roosevelt was an extremely important figure in the history of the United States, especially during the twentieth century. The way the author uses the book to help the reader to feel included in Eleanor's life, makes the reader feel as if he knows Mrs. Roosevelt.

Not only is she a role model to women, but to people who treat others equally. As women’s dilemmas, children treatment, and human rights have alleviated over the past five and a half decades, Roosevelt has not only made America great again, but the

Eleanor Roosevelt (1884–1962), one of the most admired women in American history, acted as first lady from 1933 until 1945, longer than any other presidential spouse, and put that position on the nation’s political map. Yet, ironically, Eleanor did not want the job because she thought it would hamper her own self-development as an independent person. Through her own path-breaking efforts she transformed her role from official hostess to important spokesperson for her husband’s administration. In the process she became a role model for millions of Americans who applauded her activism on behalf of social causes.

Eleanor Roosevelt set a precedent for first ladies by purposefully establishing herself as a political figure.

For years in the United States of America, women have been battling for their rights. In the early years when the United States were colonies, under the English common law, “By marriage, the husband and wife are one person in the law. The very being and legal existence of the woman is suspended during the marriage, or at least is incorporated into that of her husband under whose wing and protection she performs everything,” (History of Women’s Rights in America). Now in present day America, Hilary Clinton gets the presidential nomination for the Democratic party and becoming the first women to lead a majority party, however she lost the election. Where the United States is today, America would not be like it is now without the leader of the free world, the president. Comparing both President Wilson and Ford, how they help women’s rights, what they accomplished, and how Congress had an impact.

A twenty first century learner is someone who is creative, innovative, responsible, and many more. One person like this that comes to mind is Betty White. White is an actress, comedian, author, and advocate. She exhibits many of the qualities of a twenty first century learner including, creativity and innovation, communication and collaboration, and social and cross-cultural skills. She has showcased these skills since before the twenty first century and shows them often.

“Success must include two things: the development of an individual to his utmost potentiality and a contribution of some kind to one 's world” (Roosevelt, p 119, 1960). Eleanor Roosevelt was born in New York City October 11th, 1884 (Burns, 2012). Having grown up in a family considered to be in the top of society, Eleanor could have focused her life on parties and social gatherings. However, Eleanor came to the realization that she preferred social work rather than to attend parties with the rich (Burns, 2012). Eleanor is a perfect example of an effective leader in three ways, she was a lifelong learner, she used her position in life to better the society as a whole and she faced her many fears and flaws with life lessons she used later on.

an oath on August 9, 1974 which he said - "Our long national nightmare is

Betty White has had an outstanding career of acting and entertainment throughout her lifetime. Betty White is a seven time Emmy awards winner and the recipient of the Grammy Awards. In order to become successful, she had to start out somewhere.

Gerald R. Ford was the 38th President of the United States, after gaining the position through extraordinary circumstances. His good will and friendly demeanor helped him climb the political ladder higher than even he had anticipated. His career in politics began with his law firm, yet ended up in the oval office. While his presidency was short lived, it is remembered due to numerous crucial decisions he had to make.

     Before Eleanor Roosevelt, the role of the first lady was not a political role; it was merely just a formal title of the president’s wife. Eleanor Roosevelt paved the way for all presidents’ wives to come by being active in politics during and after her husband’s presidency. Of course, she did not have instant success; she had many trials which helped her become an important and influential role model. Eleanor Roosevelt’s dedication to her husband, her activeness in politics, and her volunteer work enabled her to change the role of the First Lady.

On April 30, 1789, George Washington was announced president. Three weeks later the United States welcomed the nation’s first lady, Mrs. Martha Washington, in Baltimore, Maryland (McPherson, 1998). After leaving Baltimore, she travelled to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The celebration continued as crowds gathered to welcome her into office. Her last stop was New York City, the United State’s capital at the time (McPherson). Her husband met her along the way. Many people came to welcome them in, even the governor of New York. It was an extraordinary day of celebrating our country’s first lady (McPherson).

During the Great Depression every aspect of American life was greatly affected. The low spirits of the American people were soon transformed when Franklin D. Roosevelt began his presidency. While in office, Franklin D. Roosevelt created a package of social programs known as the New Deal. The New Deal was developed to help raise the spirits of Americans, find a solution for unemployment, and assist those that were in need. Throughout Roosevelt’s presidency, his wife Eleanor Roosevelt played the role of being both his eyes and ears. This paper will focus on Eleanor Roosevelt and the role that she played with the New Deal during the Great Depression.

Betty Davis (26 July 1945) a pioneer in the development of funk music’s cultural senses,also known for her scandalous outfits, distinctively lascivious lyrics, fierce and impenitent personality, protruded and faced the male-dominated rock and funk music culture of the 1960s and 1970s. Her goal was to portray ‘black aspirations’ (Greene, 2013: 58) within her music, fashion statements, beliefs, and performances. Betty Davis’s indisputable desire for fame never passed by inconspicuously, Nonetheless, her bluntly honest music and lyrics became overwhelming to some audiences as well as male music critics. The main certainty of her being a black woman and her unforgettable statements produced through her music originated her exclusion from the American History of popular music (Keys, 2013: 44) who refused to be limited by general categorisation (Hundley, 2007).