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Eleanor Roosevelt By Ella Change Seeker. Biography Born on October 11,1884, 56 West 37th street, New York City Parents names are Elliot Roosevelt, and.

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1 Eleanor Roosevelt By Ella Change Seeker

2 Biography Born on October 11,1884, 56 West 37th street, New York City Parents names are Elliot Roosevelt, and Anna Roosevelt Married Franklin Roosevelt Had 6 children Names of children: Anna, James, Elliot, Franklin Junior, and John. There was also another Franklin Junior who died a few months after birth of an unknown fever. Born on October 11,1884, 56 West 37th street, New York City Parents names are Elliot Roosevelt, and Anna Roosevelt Married Franklin Roosevelt Had 6 children Names of children: Anna, James, Elliot, Franklin Junior, and John. There was also another Franklin Junior who died a few months after birth of an unknown fever.

3 Biography Orphaned at the age of 10. Went to live with her grandmother, Mrs. Valentine G. Hall. After her grandmother died, she went to live with Uncle Ted (Theodore Roosevelt) Learned English before French 22 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren Real name is Anna Eleanor Roosevelt Orphaned at the age of 10. Went to live with her grandmother, Mrs. Valentine G. Hall. After her grandmother died, she went to live with Uncle Ted (Theodore Roosevelt) Learned English before French 22 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren Real name is Anna Eleanor Roosevelt

4 Personal Qualities Determined to make a difference Shy as a child Known for being ugly tall and gawky Known for astounding gray blue eyes Loved hot dogs. Served king and queen of England their first ever hot dog! Swam laps every day Avid horseback rider Determined to make a difference Shy as a child Known for being ugly tall and gawky Known for astounding gray blue eyes Loved hot dogs. Served king and queen of England their first ever hot dog! Swam laps every day Avid horseback rider

5 Motivation Wanted women to be able to vote Wanted all humans to have equal rights Was motivated to help Franklin politically and physically. The headmistress at Allenswood Academy helped her to be motivated to regain her confidence Wanted women to be able to vote Wanted all humans to have equal rights Was motivated to help Franklin politically and physically. The headmistress at Allenswood Academy helped her to be motivated to regain her confidence

6 Hardships Father was an alcoholic Mother was mean to her Little brother Elliot died of diphtheria Father was an alcoholic Mother was mean to her Little brother Elliot died of diphtheria

7 Accomplishments Drafted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Bill of Rights Persuaded congress to start National Teacher Day Drafted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Bill of Rights Persuaded congress to start National Teacher Day

8 Interesting Information Was known for being smart but ugly, the opposite of Franklin Before she married Franklin, she was against women voting As a child, she wanted to be a singer Was known for being smart but ugly, the opposite of Franklin Before she married Franklin, she was against women voting As a child, she wanted to be a singer

9 More Info 1935-1962, she wrote ‘My Day’ newspaper column Had to take ballet to make up for being tall and awkward Had a habit of biting fingernails She only knew how to cook scrambled eggs and toast Eleanor was a first lady for 12 years 1935-1962, she wrote ‘My Day’ newspaper column Had to take ballet to make up for being tall and awkward Had a habit of biting fingernails She only knew how to cook scrambled eggs and toast Eleanor was a first lady for 12 years

10 Three questions I would like to ask my Change Seeker: Why didn’t you divorce Franklin when he cheated on you? Did you or Franklin win more awards? Originally, why were you against women voting? Why didn’t you divorce Franklin when he cheated on you? Did you or Franklin win more awards? Originally, why were you against women voting?


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