All about Eleanor Roosevelt

Eleanor Roosevelt was an amazing woman who lived a very interesting life. She was born in 1884 in New York City. She grew up in a rich and famous family, but she didn't let that stop her from helping others.

When she was a little girl, Eleanor was very shy and didn't have a lot of confidence. But as she grew up, she became more and more determined to make a difference in the world. She believed that everyone should be treated equally and that everyone should have the same rights.

Eleanor married a man named Franklin Roosevelt, who later became the President of the United States. As the First Lady, Eleanor used her position to help people who were less fortunate. She traveled all around the country to visit schools, hospitals, and communities in need.

Eleanor also fought for women's rights and civil rights. She spoke up for African Americans and worked to make sure they were treated fairly. She even wrote a newspaper column called "My Day" where she shared her thoughts on important issues.

After her husband passed away, Eleanor continued her work and was even appointed as a delegate to the United Nations. She traveled to many countries and worked to promote peace and human rights.

Eleanor Roosevelt was a true inspiration who showed us that no matter where we come from or who we are, we can make a difference in the world. She proved that being kind, caring, and standing up for what is right can change lives.

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A Visit to New York.

Hi, my name is Vanessa and I am 8 years old. Today, I want to tell you about my recent visit to a place in New York that is really special. It's the place that Eleanor Roosevelt is most associated with. Do you know who Eleanor Roosevelt is? Well, she was an amazing lady who did a lot of great things for our country. She was the First Lady of the United States and she was also a human rights activist. I learned about her at school and I think she is really inspiring. That's why I was super excited to visit a tourist attraction in New York that was influenced by Eleanor Roosevelt.

When we arrived at the attraction, I was amazed! It was a beautiful park called "Eleanor Roosevelt Park." The park was filled with trees and flowers, and there were statues of Eleanor Roosevelt all around. I even saw a big statue of her sitting on a bench, just like she used to do. It felt like she was still there, watching over the park and inspiring people to do good things.

My favorite part of the park was the Eleanor Roosevelt Memorial Garden. It was so peaceful and filled with colorful flowers. I loved walking among the flowers and smelling their sweet fragrance. I felt like I was in a magical place, surrounded by beauty and nature.

As I explored the park, I learned more about Eleanor Roosevelt's life and the amazing things she did. I learned that she fought for women's rights and helped to create the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. She believed that everyone should be treated equally and with respect, no matter who they are. I think that's a really important message.

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Your Turn...

After learning all about Eleanor Roosevelt, your job is to create a timeline of her life. You should add all the important events in her life but you can be inventive and add some interesting things that people might like to read about. You can make it as simply as you like with pen and paper or you can be very inventive and create a 3D diorama or hanging banner. The sky's the limit - go for it!
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