Eleanor Roosevelt

Eleanor Roosevelt was born In New York City.

Married Franklin D. Roosevelt, President of the United States from 1933 - 1945

Eleanor Roosevelt worked to help improve the rights of women during the time her husband was President by holding press conferences only for women, writing an opinion column and participating in radio broadcasts

Roosevelt wrote many books during this time including an autobiography and many other books about her life and experiences

She worked as a delegate in the General Assembly and then as chair of the Human Rights Commission which means she played a major part in writing the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

JFK appointed her as a delegate for the UN again and also chair of the Commission on the Status of Women.