roosevelt, eleanor

Describes the life and significant achievements of the woman who helped transform the role of first lady.

A biography of the first wife of a president to have a public life and career of her own, devoted to helping others and working for peace.

The eldest grandson of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, Curtis (Buzzie) Roosevelt recreates the strange and magical world of the Roosevelt White House. Curtis' mother, Anna, was their only daughter and after her divorce from Curtis Dall, brought her children, Curtis and Anna, or, as they were more commonly known, "the first grandchildren, Sistie and Buzzie" to live with her parents in the White House for a short time.

Chronicles the life of Eleanor Roosevelt, describing her privileged but difficult childhood, her marriage to Franklin Roosevelt and experiences during World War II, her social activism, and her humanitarian work.

Examines the distinct leadership roles of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt during the war years and discusses the dynamics of their marriage.

A brief, photo-illustrated exploration of the life of Eleanor Roosevelt that discusses her childhood, family, marriage to Franklin, role as the First Lady, and other related topics.

A biography of the wife of the thirty-second president, who was the first to have a public life and career of her own and who was devoted to helping others and working for peace.

Follows the work of the sculptor Neil Estern during the creation of the memorial in Washington, D.C. which features the former president, first lady, and their dog Fala.