Eleanor Roosevelt: Most Influential First Ladies In United States History

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"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." When you think of Franklin Roosevelt, you think of his First lady. Eleanor Roosevelt started as a smart and strong willed girl in New York and grew to become one of the most influential first ladies in United States history.

Growing up Eleanor encountered many hardships and troubles. She was born on October 11, 1884 in New York City, New York. Her parents were Elliot Roosevelt and Anna Rebecca Hall. Growing up she liked to be called by her middle name which was Eleanor. She had two younger brothers Elliot Jr. and Hall Roosevelt (personal life). Soon tragedy struck the family. Her mother died of diphtheria on December 7, 1984. Elliot Jr. died the following May. Her