Eleanor Roosevelt

Born

Oct 11, 1884

In New York City

Death of Anne Hall Roosevelt (mother)

Dec 10, 1892

Elliott Roosevelt Dies (father)

Aug 14, 1894

He died of acholism.

Eleanor goes to Allenswood School

Feb 10, 1899

Grandma Hall sends her grand-daughter, Eleanor, to Allenswood School in England. "She loved it here.", says the head mistress.

Eleanor and Franklin D. Rooosevelt Became Engaged

Mar 10, 1903

Franlin D, Roosevelt was her fifth cousin.

Married FDR

Mar 17, 1905

Franklin D. Roosevelt was Eleanors' Fifth cousin. They married in New York City.

Participated in the works of Red Cross

Mar 10, 1914

She participated when America entered World War I.

Joined League of Womens Voters

Mar 10, 1920

Soon after she joined the organization. Congress passed the nineteenth amendment granting womens' right to vote.

Eleanor Became 1st lady

Nov 6, 1932

Arranged for Marian Anderson to sing

Apr 18, 1939

Marian Anderson was a black singer, at this time segregation was going on. She sung at Licoln Memorial on Easter Sunday.

Became First 1st Lady to Fly by Pane

Mar 10, 1941

The pilot was the famous Amelia Earheart.

Eleanor started her career as a delagate for the United Nations General Assembly

Mar 13, 1945

Eleanor started her job as a delagate for the UNGA.

Started a NBC TV and Radio show

Mar 10, 1950

Eleanor ended her job as a delagate

Jul 19, 1951

Eleanor ended her job as a United Nations delagate.

Eleanor Roosevelt died

Nov 7, 1962

This was a tragic day for everyone that knew her, she was a loving soul.