BIOGRAPHY OF ELEANOR ROOSEVELT FIRST LADY OF THE UNITED STATES 1933-1945 XD49474

Want to support this channel and help us preserve old films? Visit Visit our website This black and white documentary assembles photos and newsreel footage of Eleanor Roosevelt, exploring her changing roles as political advisor, First Lady, and international woman of influence. Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (October 11, 1884 – November 7, 1962) served as the First Lady of the United States from March 4, 1933, to April 12, 1945, during her husband President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s four terms in office, making her the longest-serving First Lady. Eleanor Roosevelt speaks while wearing a cap with a Red Cross. She tells an off-color anecdote about Guadalcanal (0:09). Opening credits (1:20). A portrait of Eleanor (1:35). Title card: “Biography” (25:13). Mike Wallace introduces himself (1:42). Montage of Mrs. Roosevelt cheerfully shaking hands and accepting gifts. She looks on as a girl sketches (2:10). Laughing with young girls (2:36). Waving to a large audie