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    The Impact of Eleanor Roosevelt as a First Lady      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

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    of his decision making as king of France. He married Margaret of Provence at age twenty in 1234. Margaret was the sister-in-law to King Henry III of England, sisters with Eleanor of Provence. Richard “The Lionheart” I of England was born September 8, 1157 in Beaumont Palace, Oxford, England to the parents of Henry II, and Eleanor of Aquitaine. He was given the nickname “Lionheart” because of his immense strength and

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    Eleanor Roosevelt Casey Gaines Concordia University Eleanor Roosevelt “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

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    Rosie the Riveter Rosie the Riveter was a female icon created in a time of global war during the 1940s; she symbolized women who built ships and planes, and produced munitions (Ellis 478). She was created to be a reminder to everyone to try new things, test limits, and believe in each other. (Mather-Thrift). She also represents any woman defense worker (Harvey). The women influenced by her became ambulance drivers, delivered airplanes, and decoded messages (Ellis 478). Norman Rockwell is the

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    the real Jesus that had the same views as before – well, Eleanor Rigby wouldn’t mean that much to him.” (John Lennin) Eleanor Rigby Is justifiably known as one of the Beetles most timeless compositions to this date. This song marked a shift in the optimism of the Beatles “happy go lucky” tune in their previous works, and in its place it presented an almost dark cynical feel. Written by Paul McCartney and produced by George Lennin; Eleanor Rigby was composed in the basement of John Asher’s family

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    count of Anjou and his later in his years The king of England. He was the son of King Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine. King Richard was born In Oxford, England on September 8, 1157, according to Geoffrey Wallis Steuart Barrow (2017). Hickman has stated in “Crusades: King Richard I the Lionheart of England” that He was the third son of King Henry II and was believed to be the favorite son of Eleanor of Aquitaine. He was smart, had a very dashing appearance, had skillful in military matters and worked

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    rights, women 's rights and advocated for African Americans in a number of ways. According to the Teaching Eleanor Roosevelt Glossary (1875), “Mary McLeod Bethune was one of the most important African American women of the first half of the twentieth century” (paragraph 1). The Eleanor Roosevelt Glossary (1875) found “she was also known as one of the most powerful women” (paragraph 1). Also The Eleanor Roosevelt Glossary stated, “People knew her as the “First Lady of the Struggle” (1875), but they did

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    many philosophies of intelligence, experience, and personal growth. Many great philosophers have touched subjects that are apparent in Dreiser’s work. Sister Carrie epitomizes many ideas defined by great thinkers such as Eleanor Roosevelt, Lev S. Vygotsky, and Aristotle. Eleanor Roosevelt once said that “Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.” Dreiser clearly hoped to convey a similar message in this novel. At the beginning of Carrie 's journey she converses

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    Report on Eleanor Roosevelt 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

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    went on on that cold January day, but managed to impact the readers and portray John F. Kennedy the same way. His inauguration speech uses different rhetorical terms and Ethos as a method of persuasion. The article Inside Kennedy´s Inauguration by Eleanor Clit on the other hand, uses Pathos to give an emotional connection. Finally the photo, credited to the United States Army Signal corps uses imagery to capture that historical moment. Regardless of what method they each used they all manage to portray

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