Eleanor Roosevelt - The First Lady of the World

One of the top ten most admired people of the 20^th century, Eleanor Roosevelt was the longest-serving First Lady of the United States. She was also the first presidential spouse to hold press conferences, write a syndicated newspaper column, and speak at a national convention. She advocated for expanded roles for women in the workplace, the civil rights of African Americans and Asian Americans, and the rights of World War II refugees. Eleanor is remembered as a politician, a diplomat, an activist and humanitarian.

This presentation is 45 minutes, followed by audience questions and conversation. 

Eleanor Roosevelt - The First Lady of the World is performed by Sheryl Faye, who has been bringing stories of historical women to life in a unique and memorable way for over a decade.

This program accompanies "Voices and Votes: Democracy in America" opening at the Cape Coral Lee County Public Library on September 14, 2024.

"Voices and Votes: Democracy in America" is part of Museum on Main Street, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and Florida Humanities. Support for the local exhibition and programming was provided through a grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.