Eleanor Roosevelt was born in New York City to wealthy parents in 1884. She was orphaned at a young age and sent to boarding school in England. She married Franklin Roosevelt in 1905 and had six children with him. In 1932, Franklin was elected President and Eleanor became First Lady, using the role to advocate for social causes. She continued her activism even after Franklin's death, championing civil rights and human rights until her own death in 1962 at the age of 78.

1. The life of Eleanor
Roosevelt

2. Early life
 Eleanor Roosevelt was born on October 11th in New York City.
 Eleanor’s mother did not like her very much. She thought
Eleanor was plain looking but Eleanor’s father loved her.
 Eleanor’s parents were Anna and Elliot, her family was wealthy.
 Eleanor’s mother died when she was 8, her father died when she
was 10.
 After her mother and father died she went to live with
her grandmother.

3. Education
When Eleanor was 15 she
was sent to a boarding school
in England called Allenswood.
She was there from1899 till 1902.

4. Adult Life
 Eleanor married Franklin Roosevelt on March 17,
1905.
 In 1932, Franklin was elected President of The United
States of America, Eleanor became first lady.

5. Adult Life/Family
 Eleanor and Franklin had 6 children, 1 daughter and 5
sons. One son died as an infant.
 The children’s names were Anna, James, Elliot , John
and Franklin.

6. Accomplishments
 She joined the Junior League and helped the poor.
 She raised 5 children.
 She helped Franklin become President.
 She had her own radio program and newspaper
column.

7. Impact on the world
 She had a life long devotion to the poor.
 She stood against racist ideas.
 She visited and helped wounded soldiers.
 She was the leader of the Commission on Human
Rights.

8. Death
 She died on November 7, 1962 at the age of 78.
 She was hit by a car and after that her health
continued to decline for two years until her death.