Eleanor Roosevelt : An American Diplomat

Eleanor Roosevelt was born on October 11, 1884, in New York in a wealthy and socially prominent family. Eleanor’s parents died when she was very young. She was shy and unhappy child. Eleanor went to school in England. She married Franklin D. Roosevelt and became his helpmate in his political career, but also she developed her own political career. The daughter of wealthy parents and the niece of President

Eleanor was the daughter of Anna Hall and Elliot Roosevelt. She was born on October 11, 1885. The firstborn of the couple, she was their "miracle from heaven." (p.26) Her father had some problems and went to live in Virginia to straighten out his life. Eleanor was without her

Roosevelt was very qualified for president when he entered the office at age 42. An important aspect of his character was his huge interest in fitness, gymnastics, and weightlifting even though he had asthma. He graduated Harvard University in 1880, then entered Columbia University Law School but dropped out after one year to enter public service. Both his wife and mother died on the same day just four years later. During his time grieving, Roosevelt spent 2 years on his ranch in the Badlands of Dakota Territory. He hunted big game, drove cattle and worked as a frontier

When her husband, Franklin D. Roosevelt, who had been unable to walk for eleven years due to infantile paralysis, was elected president in the depths of the Depression in 1932, she wrote in her autobiography that she was happy for him. She believed that being president would “make up for the blow that fate had dealt him” and that he would steer the country through the crisis confronting it.[1] But for herself, she continued, “I was deeply troubled. As I saw it, this meant the end of any personal life of my own. . . . I had watched Mrs Theodore Roosevelt and had seen what it meant to be the wife of a president, and I cannot say that I was pleased at the prospect.”[2] Before Franklin’s election, Eleanor had launched her own career as a writer and teacher. As she put it, “By earning my own money, I had recently enjoyed a certain amount of financial independence and

Theodore Roosevelt was born October 27, 1858 in New York City to Theodore Roosevelt Sr. and Martha Bulloch. Theodore was also known as Teedie or Teddy. Due to his continuing battle with health issues, which started at birth, Roosevelt was homeschooled along with his siblings. The family house also had a gymnasium where he lifted weights and boxed to help him gain strength. Despite what appeared to be a sickly and weak child, Roosevelt went on to accomplish many great things scholastically, physically and politically. He graduated from Harvard University, published several books, won many awards, and left a lasting impression in the military as well as during his presidency.

Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. was born on October 27, 1858 in New York, New York. As a young boy he was homeschooled due to his many illnesses and asthma. Well he was homeschooled it gave him an opportunity to care for animals witch this became one of his many passions. In his teens, he grew to enjoy boxing and weightlifting, like most teenage boys at that age.

Franklin D. Roosevelt was was born in January 30, 1882, and was the only child in his wealthy family, Franklin D. Roosevelt admired his fifth cousin, Theodore Roosevelt, who was a president of The United States of America in 1901-1909. Franklin D. Roosevelt had private tutors early in his life to help him with his education, FDR also went to elite schools like Groton and Harvard. Once Franklin D. Roosevelt was in college, he fell in love with Theodore Roosevelt’s niece, Anna Eleanor Roosevelt. Franklin D. Roosevelt first met Anna Eleanor Roosevelt when he was just four years old and she was two years old. Franklin D. Roosevelt saw Anna Eleanor Roosevelt

Eleanor Roosevelt was born on October 11, 1884 to Elliot and Anna Hall Roosevelt. Her mother was very beautiful and thought of Eleanor as a

“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.

Theodore Roosevelt was a great,” author, explorer, soldier, naturalist, a reformer,” and also the 26th President of the United States of America. Born October 27, 1858 in Manhattan, New York City, Ny. He died January 6, 1919 Sagamore Hill, New York. He accomplished many things in his early years, during presidency, and also after presidency.

     Eleanor Roosevelt was born on October 11, 1884 to Elliot and Anna Hall Roosevelt. Her mother was very beautiful and thought of Eleanor

After graduating from Harvard in 1876, his future lay ahead of him. An zealous adherent to the Victorian values of marriage and family, Roosevelt was engaged to be married to Alice Lee before he graduated. The year of his marriage also became the beginning of his political career. Roosevelt quit law school after one year and pursued a career in politics in New York City wards. He was able to get elected to the New York legislature. He immediately began to expose corruption and special interests which dominated the political arena at the time. After serving in several political appointments from New York City Police Commissioner to a Colonel in the American Army charging hills in Cuba, Roosevelt knew his life would be in public service. In what has been called one Roosevelt’s greatest tragedies was the loss of his wife and mother on the same day: Valentine’s Day, 1884. His wife, Alice, had given birth to a daughter, Alice Lee. After spending two years in mourning, during which he spent much time in the western frontiers and wilderness raising cattle and hunting buffalo, he authored several books including the Naval War of 1812 and volumes on the rigors and requirements for settling the western frontiers. Roosevelt married a young woman named Edith Carow. His family grew to two daughters and four sons. He is

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.

Roosevelt’s childhood was harsh and filled with grief and disappointment, but as she got older she was able to become more independent and find happiness in her

Eleanor Roosevelt was born on October 11, 1884, in New York City. She was raised by both of her parents until her father, Elliott Roosevelt, entered a