Eleanor Roosevelt

Eleanor Roosevelt had an instrumental role in political developments in the United States during her life. Her work with the United Nations and Human Rights proved to lead to the beginnings of a different world. Though her childhood was difficult, it prepared her for her future love of political work. Eleanor went to live with her grandmother when she was ten after her father and mother passed away. Her grandmother sent her to a boarding …

…women, blacks, and other minorities should be treated as equals, but as is proven through her many statements and her work on human rights, Eleanor was truly interested in reaching equality with white males for women and minorities. Though the cause of her work in politics began as the result of difficult circumstances, the effect led to a different world. Eleanor Roosevelt truly had a gracious heart that worked for good causes until her death.