Eleanor Roosevelt and WWII
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Eleanor Roosevelt's WWII Journey
This chapter explores Eleanor Roosevelt's impactful trip to the South Pacific during World War II, emphasizing her unique first-hand accounts through archival resources at the FDR Presidential Library. It highlights her advocacy for veterans and the public's treatment of disabled servicemen, shaped by her personal experiences as a mother of four sons in the military. The chapter underlines her role in fostering societal support for returning soldiers, while contrasting her compassionate approach with the silence surrounding veterans of later conflicts.
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