The life and work of Eleanor Roosevelt
(Book)
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Published
Indianapolis, IN : Alpha, [2002].
Format
Book
ISBN
0028641620
Physical Desc
ix, 270 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Status
Barrington - Biographies & Memoirs (Main Level)
B ROOSEVELT
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B ROOSEVELT
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Central Falls (Adams Memorial) - Adult Non-Fiction
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Published
Indianapolis, IN : Alpha, [2002].
Language
English
ISBN
0028641620
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-253) and index.
Description
Her early life -- an unloved orphan constantly criticized for her lack of beauty and solemn personality -- Marriage to her handsome, charismatic Cousin Franklin and the fulfillment of motherhood -- Eleanor the activist -- her work with the league of Women Voters and the Women's Trade Union League-- Eleanor as a political wife -- from the governor's mansion in Albany, NY, to the White House -- and how she kept FDR's career alive after his bout with polio -- Roosevelt's "My Day" column and numerous books -- The resignation from the DAR and Roosevelt's support for Civil Rights and the birth of Israel -- FDR's death was only the beginning -- Eleanor founds Americans for Democratic Action and serves as the U.S. delegate to the UN -- Her legacy -- she lit candles rather than curse the darkness (Adlai Stevenson, at her memorial).
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Barrington - Biographies & Memoirs (Main Level) | B ROOSEVELT | On Shelf |
Central Falls (Adams Memorial) - Adult Non-Fiction | B Roo | On Shelf |
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Purcell, S. J., & Purcell, L. E. (2002). The life and work of Eleanor Roosevelt . Alpha.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Purcell, Sarah J and L. Edward. Purcell. 2002. The Life and Work of Eleanor Roosevelt. Alpha.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Purcell, Sarah J and L. Edward. Purcell. The Life and Work of Eleanor Roosevelt Alpha, 2002.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Purcell, Sarah J., and L. Edward Purcell. The Life and Work of Eleanor Roosevelt Alpha, 2002.
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