1. By: Gillian Keith

2. Young Eleanor Some nick-names Eleanor’s father called her were ‘A miracle from Heaven’, ‘My darling little Nell’, and ‘Little golden hair’. Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was born on Oct. 11 th , 1884. Eleanor’s family was very rich, and Eleanor even owned a pony, fancy clothes, and many other items. Eleanor’s mother thought she wasn’t as beautiful as herself, and called her ‘Granny’. Eleanor disliked that name. Unlike her mother, Eleanor’s father loved her very much, and Eleanor loved him so, so much. When Eleanor was eight, her mother died of a terrible sickness. Her brother, Elliott, also got it and died. When Eleanor was nine, her father died. That made Eleanor extremely sad. She then lived with her Grandmother Hall, who was loving but strict.

4. Adult life Busier than ever (Part 1) Eleanor Roosevelt was married to Franklin Delano Roosevelt on March 17 th , 1905, on St. Patrick's Day when she was 20 years old. In 1906, she gave birth to Anna Eleanor. Then, in 1907, she gave birth to James, and in 1910, Elliott. Then she had two more kids. In 1913, Franklin was asked to work for the President, Woodrow Wilson. Later, Eleanor joined the league of women voters. Then, Franklin was elected president in 1932. Eleanor had become a First Lady! On March sixth, Eleanor held a press conference, and it was the first time a First lady had done that. Eleanor invited only female reporters.

5. Adult life Busier than ever (Part 2) Eleanor helped out during World War 1, visiting the injured soldiers, serving at a soldiers camp, and working for the Navy Red Cross. Eleanor was shocked when World War 2 approached, but again she was determined to help out. During the Great Depression, Eleanor got concerned about education for children, and people with no jobs. Eleanor encouraged Franklin to address this problem. For a while, Eleanor wrote a column in newspapers or magazines called ‘My Day’. Franklin Roosevelt died in 1945.

8. Some quotes "Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That's why we call it 'The Present'." — Eleanor Roosevelt "Women are like teabags; you never know how strong they are until they're put in hot water." — Eleanor Roosevelt