Eleanor Roosevelt became first lady in 1933 when her husband, Franklin D. Roosevelt became president.
She worked for the rights of African Americans, women, and young people. She helped create millions of jobs.
Eleanor Roosevelt was friends with Amelia Earhart, who was an early pilot. One night, they left a dinner at the White House and flew to Baltimore and back!
What Do You Think? Choose a more recent first lady to research. What projects were important to her?
Photo Credit: National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of George R. Rinhart, in memory of Joan Rinhart
