ELEANOR ROOSEVELT

Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was born October 11th, 1884 in Manhattan, New York.

IT’S A GIRL!

Eleanor`s parents were Elliot Roosevelt and Anna Hall. Elliot Roosevelt had many nicknames for Eleanor. For example, “ Little golden hair” or “Little Nell”.

A Family

Before Eleanor was ten both of her parents died. After they died Eleanor was sent to live with her grandmother in New York.

Moving

At the age of 15 Eleanor was sent to Allenswood boarding school. A surprise occurred to Eleanor when she was coming home from school. Her cousin Franklin was on board the train!

At school

Eleanor and Franklin were married on March 17, 1905.

Married

On May 3, 1906 their first child, Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was born.

It’s A Baby!

One year later they had their second child, James on December 23, 1907. But their third child Franklin Jr., died when he was still a baby because of the disease, Influenza.

More Children

Franklin was stricken with Polio or Poliomyitis.

A Disease

Eleanor became the first lady in 1932.

A First Lady

During World War II Eleanor joined the red cross and helped wounded solders.

Helping Out

Franklin Delano Roosevelt died April 12, 1945. Anna Eleanor Roosevelt died November 7, 1962 at the age of 78.

Death