In demolishing the East Wing of the White House, Donald Trump is also demolishing part of the legacy of one of America’s greatest first ladies — one who was most likely a lover of women and definitely ...

Eleanor Roosevelt transformed the First Lady role into a powerful platform for social change. A diplomat, author, and activist, she championed human rights, co-founding the Universal Declaration of ...

In 1976, a local group, with some state and local figures as well as Roosevelt family members, was formed to save Val-Kill from development. In 1977, President Jimmy Carter signed a proclamation ...

According to a survey of 242 historians and political scientists, Eleanor Roosevelt is still the best First Lady of all time. In over 30 years of polling by the Siena College Research Institute, ...

Quote of the day attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt, lies not only in its phrasing but in its authenticity. Her life mirrored ...

A tour-de-force solo show brings the dynamic First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt, to life. As Eleanor weaves the tale of her public and private lives we see her at times both strong and vulnerable. Learn ...

The Instant New York Times Bestseller! A novel about the extraordinary partnership between First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune--an unlikely friendship that ...

Portland Stage will open its 52nd season with Eleanor by Mark St. Germain, a powerful solo show that brings First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt to life in an intimate, deeply human portrait. On opening night ...