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.