Eleanor Roosevelt 1884-1962 Eleanor Roosevelt was one of the greatest humanitarians and visionaries of our time. She had many life experiences and relationships that influenced her, creating a life of profound self-fulfillment, bold political action and a love of humanity. In a farewell speech made to the New York City Women's Trade Union League before entering the White House as first lady in 1933, her comments foreshadows her lifetime endeavors as a woman committed to humanity; " …showed first 75 words of 1218 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1218 total…on the Status of Women in 1961. Eleanor Roosevelt was an inspiration to many of the discriminated people of the country. Her efforts in supporting equality paved a path for continued progress in many sectors including women and African Americans. I am personally grateful, as a woman, for her work in changing the perception of the role of a woman in the white house and for her bravery and commitment to empowering women of the world.