Eleanor Roosevelt

Eleanor Roosevelt (1884–1962) served as the First Lady of the United States from 1933 to 1945 during her husband Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency. She was instrumental in the drafting of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights while chairing the United Nations Human Rights Commission from 1946 to 1951. Her syndicated newspaper column, "My Day," ran from 1935 to 1962, offering insights into her activism and advocacy. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy appointed her to chair the Presidential Commission on the Status of Women, where she worked to advance gender equality. Eleanor's work distinguished her as a champion for social justice and human rights.