Eleanor Roosevelt is one of the most famous First Ladies to ever grace the White House. She served as First Lady longer than anyone else, standing by her husband, Franklin D. Roosevelt, during his four terms as president. As First Lady, Eleanor served as a delegate to the United Nations, where she championed human rights around the world. She also advocated for the rights of women, African Americans, and Asian Americans in the United States. Elanor is credited for reshaping the role of the First Lady and was considered one of the most influential women in the world during her time in the White House.
Eleanor means “shining light” (how apropos!) and comes with cute nicknames like Elle, Ellie, Leonora, and Nora.
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