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Eleanor Roosevelt

Mar 18, 2024
Delve into Eleanor Roosevelt's fascinating life, from her activism as First Lady to her unconventional marriage with FDR. Explore her impact on human rights, her media presence, and her enduring legacy in civil rights and women's rights advocacy.
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  • Eleanor Roosevelt redefined the First Lady role by actively advocating for civil rights and social reform.
  • Despite facing danger and personal turmoil, Eleanor Roosevelt remained committed to standing up for civil rights and equality.

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Eleanor Roosevelt Faces Death Threats from the KKK

Eleanor Roosevelt, amidst her busy widowhood, receives a warning from the FBI about a $25,000 bounty placed on her head by the Ku Klux Klan. Despite the danger, she refuses to cancel her visit to an integrated school in Tennessee where she stands for civil rights and equality.

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