Eleanor Franklin's Achievements

Eleanor Roosevelt was once a shy, timid girl with her focus on her family but over time became a strong leader, who would have rather spoiled them As a child, Eleanor was timid, shy and serious, but after her husband, Franklin, was paralyzed from the waist down she became a strong, determined women. “Meanwhile Eleanor had changed.” (pg. 794) At first, she had only got involved in the community because she felt it was her duty to keep Franklin in the public eye. However, as the years rolled on and her duty was complete, she still continued to make her mark in the world. This new, strong Eleanor did great things like working with poor children, helping with war efforts, and much more.Eleanor’s focus was on raising her children in a way that

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.

When you hear the name Aretha Franklin what do you think? The woman of soul music, I hope! Not only did Aretha have a successful career, but she was able to maintain her personal life and accomplish what she wanted to. We are going to look at Aretha Franklin starting with her beginning and early career, the success from her career as one of the Queen’s of soul and her personal accomplishments. Let's take a look at Aretha Franklin’s beginning and early career.

Eleanor Roosevelt: A Life of Discovery.Eleanor Roosevelt was to me brought up like anyone didn't want her.Her parents giving her up 10 years of age for adoption.Causing her to have to stay with her aunt. That's not much as a good childhood memory to have. Mrs.Roosevelt thought she was just an ugly blue eye little girl.To me, this reminds of my cousin how she felt as little girl she thought that she was fat, not cute, and not interested.Her mother thought appearance look better than her daughter which is Eleanor Roosevelt.She had to grow up fast.Learning how to lots of things on her own.This reminds me of my aunts and my grandmother (wawa). Learning how to cook, clean, and wash clothes.Eleanor Roosevelt had to get used to taking 3-minute showers

Civic participation is important since citizens are needed to help make a country run. Political participation is also necessary due to smart minds leading others, which brings me to Eleanor Roosevelt and why she should have her own holiday.

As a founding father of the United States, Benjamin Franklin had a profound and noteworthy influence on the early growth of his nation. Franklin was a prestigious author and inventor that grasped the motive to grow the economy to new heights. His autobiography is an accurate representation of his achievements and the intrinsic motivations that made him the man we think of today. Although it is biased because he writes it only through his eyes, the reader can see the differences he made to the well-being of the United States of America throughout his life. Throughout his autobiography, Benjamin Franklin draws a vivid image of the many contributions he made to society through community service events while at the same time staying true to his virtues that guided his character. He changed society through the improvement of education, healthcare, transportation, and numerous other community projects throughout his lifetime.

Eleanor was quickly changing the role of the first lady, even through her activeness in politics. She was a strong advocate for many groups such as women, children, minorities and the poor. As the First Lady, she was doing things that had never been done before, like holding her own press conferences. She also tried to help women get jobs by asking all women reporters to come to her press conferences. In doing this she hoped that editors would hire more women (Morey, 46-47). She became very comfortable with public speaking and gave more press conferences than her husband. She also gave many lectures over the years, and also had her own radio program. Eleanor was very active with the

In 1920, Franklin was chosen as the vice-presidential candidate for the Democratic Party, but after they lost the election in November, he and Eleanor moved their family back to New York. Shortly after, Franklin was swimming in the Bay of Fundy when he complained that his legs felt weak. His condition only worsened and he was soon diagnosed with Polio. This paralyzed his legs permanently but he otherwise recovered and was healthy (Spangenburg, 46). Franklin had to become very dependent on Eleanor and together they learned to be a good team. In 1932, when Franklin ran for president, Eleanor went along with him to

The country had lost faith in the government during the great depression. The only change coming was the new president elect. When the Roosevelt's enter the white house The first lady was hesitant to be the first lady. The first lady had a agenda of her own she wanted to help women, and slaves earn there indepence. In the beginning she thought being the first lady would interfere with her civil rights work. She was new to politics and cared very little about a cabinet of men with laws she had no say so in.The first lady was stern on her independence that she started holding press conferences at the whitehouse with women journalist only. A gesture like that had never been witnessed from a first lady. All this controversy lead to her popularity and love from the American people. The first lady did a lot of footwork to support her disable husband. If she was informed of Americans suffering she would show up in the flesh spring into action to rebuild a failing situation. Eleanor fought for the underdog the system forgot about she wanted a nation that treated everyone equal regardless of race or gender. Eleanor traveled all over the world engaging with the people. The people loved her because she was down to earth and did not

In Eleanor Roosevelt: A Personal and Public Life by J. William T. Youngs describes the life of Eleanor Roosevelt. Anna and Elliott Roosevelt was married and gave birth to a beautiful daughter who is Eleanor Roosevelt. This biography shows the reader a description of Eleanor’s early childhood, young adult, marriage, and how she was faced with many challenges, grief, and changes throughout her years. Eleanor is one of the great First Ladies in the United States.

Eleanor Roosevelt was a woman of elegance. She never showed a sign of weakness and always cared for the people in need. Many people believed she was a mother to all. When speaking with soldiers, she always had something different and humble to say.

From the institutionalization of the Vice President's office, it has been easy for First Ladies to work unofficially as the Vice Presidents to their husbands. Both women, Hillary Clinton and Eleanor Roosevelt established an independent political and social network of women friends outside their careers. This became a source of public autonomy and privacy for Clinton and Roosevelt, which has never been duplicated. Evidently, the two women belonged to an era of influential women who came from the progressive generation. They made successful efforts in advocating for international peace and social justice since 1900. The Great Depression provided Clinton and Roosevelt with a

Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was born in New York City on October 11, 1884. Her father was Elliott Roosevelt (died in 1894) and her mother was Anna Hall (died in 1892). She was homeschooled until 1899 she was sent Allenswood School, near London, England, for three years. On March 17, 1905, she married her fifth cousin, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and gave birth to Anna Eleanor (1906-75), James (1907-91), Franklin Delano, Jr. (1909), Elliott (1910-90), Franklin, Jr. (1914-88) and John (1916-81). In 1914, she became an active American Red Cross member and did volunteer work in Navy hospitals.

Women have always been taking part in building the future of this world. They continue defying the stereotype set for them by men in the early years of civilization. Women are influential and this notable female helped the U.S. become a greater land. She transformed the role of First Lady from a White House hostess to a powerful leader. Eleanor Roosevelt made numerous contributions to society.

Rosalind Franklin was a chemist who made a profound contribution as a result of her work with DNA. Prior to this time, DNA was still a mystery in how impactful its purpose could be to society and the growing age of science and technology. DNA became of importance to learn about the foundation in relation to genetic and hereditary. Without the contribution of Franklin, todays understanding of the DNA structure would not exist. Rosalind Franklin died before the Nobel Peace Prize was given for the discovery of DNA. If she been alive, her receipt of the award would have been justifiable. Despite her death, Rosalind Franklin demonstrated the knowledge and research essential for understanding deoxyribonucleic acid and as a result should receive recognition in the form of a Nobel Peace Prize.