Though I bounced around between far more than this few sources, to collect and to verify information, I credit The Eleanor Roosevelt Papers Project created by George Washington University’s history department, dedicated to Eleanor Roosevelt, and Why The Allies Won by Professor Richard Overy for giving me the basic information I needed to outline my investigation and response into whether women were an essential part of the United States World War Two effort.
The Eleanor Roosevelt Papers Project is an online collective of Eleanor Roosevelt's columns, articles, books, letters, and transcripts for her speeches, radio and television appearances, creating a concise and informational recollection of her life’s work. The creators of the collection cite the lack of teachings of her activism for human rights and prolific journalism. It is clear from reading the explanation for the collective’s reason for
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This could easily lead to conscious, or unconscious excluding of unflattering details, preventing me from getting the full picture of her actions as pertaining to my subject. This site had specific sections delineated to major events in both her life and to the United States timeline, the most relevant to me being the section on her contributions to WWII. This site can be quite a valuable resource, not only for students looking to tell her story, or to trace her influence, but also as a source for inspiration in modern activist platforms, One could evaluate Roosevelt’s actions and use it to shape their own activism, shying away from tactics that have been shown not to work, and implementing those that do. If doing that one should also look at the way times have changed, an important part of my paper is evaluating the changes introduced as women were introduced into the workforce, Roosevelt taking a position in the Office of Civilian Defense caused so much
In the years after the Second World War, people created uncountable numbers of historiographical research on various topics related to the war, such as military tactics in battles, individual groups of men during their time in service, and other such subjects. Not much surprise exists then, that women’s actions in World War II eventually would also gain interest and publication for the public, though it did not gain an undivided focus until the advent of women’s and social history grew momentum. Women, despite being half of the world’s population, doubtlessly had acted during the war years, although limited by social gender expectations of the period. As time passes from 1945, more interest in the lives of women and their effect on the war
When the Founding Fathers brashly declared that all men are created equal in the United States Declaration of Independence, they conveniently forgot to include the word “women” in that statement. In my own pursuit of happiness I have been oppressed on a myriad of occasions due to my gender. As a female in the United States Army, I have been told by my male counterparts that I should be in the kitchen rather than in the field. I have been denied access to branches in the military that are said to be unfit for females to serve in, and I have watched as male soldiers rank up both faster and higher than female soldiers. Being a woman in today’s society means unequal pay, sexism, and overall general oppression.
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
While the Bonus Army of WWI veterans and their families came marching to Washington DC, Eleanor went to meet them. She defused the tension between the administrations and the veterans, paving the way for a permanent solution. During her tenure as the First Lady between 1933-1945, she traveled widely, appeared regularly at press conferences and spoke about human rights, women's issues and children's causes. She also appeared regularly at labor meetings, reaching out to the workers during the Great
Eleanor Roosevelt: activist, politician, First Lady, diplomat, feminist, and most importantly, a humanitarian. I consider her as a special humanitarian for her positive impact in American society and politics. I chose Eleanor Roosevelt because I admire her aspirations to develop a better life for all classes and races, and also to promote better women’s rights. She was actually called the “First Lady of the World”, because of her devotion to the American people and her active role in being an activist. In this essay, you will learn about her life, and how her role as First Lady enabled her to promote better human rights, and her other humanitarian works.
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.
Women had a huge role in the World War II that so many do not recognize. Women were involved in many different jobs that allowed them to step out of the ordinary norm as the “typical housewife”, and dive into fierce hardworking jobs that until then only a man could do. Women jumped into the factories and many different roles that contributed to World War II, because the need for more American workers was crucial.
Ever since then women proved that they can work in a man’s workplace and do just as well. Any job that was a man’s, was a women’s as well. Women were soon “the most needed workers of all” according to Brenda Ralf Lewis. Factory workers became known as “the soldiers without guns”. If women hadn’t stepped up to the line, winning the war wouldn’t have been as easy as it was for us. Not only did the women in factories and shipyards have a big part in doing their part in the war contributions, but so did the women who were out on the field fighting alongside with their men risking their very life.
*flag or sign in hand* *shouts* WE will not give!! “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams!’’ *realizes people are around* Ah! Hello people! History teachers love me and my story, while the young ones may not have a clue who I am. The longest serving First Lady, known worldwide for my work and service during World War 1 & 2, I made an impact on history as a defining First Lady who strived to break corrupt gender rules using her position in power to help with the fights starting the year of 1910. Even though I had a troubled childhood and encountered early disappointment with both parents, it was a weak moment that turned into a true reason for me to strive in life.
This is a useful source, as it lists how women were significant in World War II. It compared with other sources in my bibliography since it is a book that has 338 pages. It goes deep into details and gives more advanced information. The information is reliable due to the fact that it provides primary sources and photographs.
A wise woman once wrote, “With the new day come new strengths and new thoughts.” These are some of the wise words from Eleanor Roosevelt. Eleanor lived a rough live, but she believed that things could become better at any moment. She was a kind, helpful, good woman that had a good life through it all. Eleanor Roosevelt was a hero to American History. Inspiring people to follow their dreams, work to be the best of their ability, and also to start a new day with no regrets or worries. She helped many people around her within her lifetime and definitively set a good example for others.
When, in 1921 Franklin Roosevelt became paralyzed from polio, Eleanor nursed him while still encouraging him to be involved in public life, much to F.D.R.’s mother’s dismay. Eleanor became a member of the Women’s Trade Union League, to help them pay off mortgage on their club house and to carry through plans on the Val-Kill experiment (Roosevelt, This I Remember. 31). She also joined the Democratic State Committee and met Marion Dickerman and Nancy Cook in 1922. Marion and Nan had lived and worked together for years.
The author, Susan Ware, begins by laying the groundwork for the women's network. During the 1930's, many different organizations began to evolve to include women in their decision-making. The backbone to this movement seems to lie deep within the White House. The First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt, held a great deal of influence in
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.
One of the most important roles that women played, were the increasing large amount of female soldiers fighting in the war. These roles gave women the right to work and serve in armed forces. The jobs that women took part in during this time period made a huge difference in the war, and in turn, WW2 helped expand women’s