Eleanor Roosevelt First Lady of the World Women’s Rights Rights for Blacks Human Rights Good Citizenship

Vocabulary Volunteer- People who work to help others without being paid. First Lady- The wife of the President (Michelle Obama is our current First Lady.) Human rights- The rights of all people to be treated fairly. United Nations- A group of countries that work together for peace. Confidence- A strong belief in yourself. Red Cross- A world wide group that helps people who are hurt by floods, wars, or other troubles. Interview- Asking questions to someone about a topic and recording their answers.

Early Life Eleanor was born in 1884 to a wealthy family. She spent many days of her childhood helping others. She helped serve holiday dinners to needy children and even decorated Christmas trees for those who had no money for ornaments. This is where her ideas of good citizenship began. For more information, visit the following website: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eleanor_Roosevelt

Her Teenage/Young Adult Years She went to school in England when she was 15. She learned French and traveled the world. She moved back to New York at the age of 18. She worked for no pay teaching immigrants to read. In 1905 she married a distant cousin, Franklin Roosevelt. He also wanted to help people. He hoped to become President. They had six children.

What Else? Eleanor was very shy. Speeches made her nervous. She said to be brave you must do the thing you think you cannot do. She believed the only way you could be happy was by helping others. Her husband was crippled from an illness, so she helped in his efforts to become Governor and President.

A President’s Wife Eleanor’s husband was elected President in 1933. Because he was sick she often traveled in his place. She was called Eleanor Everywhere. Some people called her the President’s eyes and ears because she reported back everything she saw and heard on her journeys.

Rights Eleanor supported women’s rights. She also supported the rights of blacks. One of her most important contributions was helping start the United Nations, a peace keeping organization dedicated to preserving human rights. She led many to write the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1947.

Declaration of Human Rights Every person is born free and equal. Slavery is not allowed. Every person has the right to be treated fairly. Every child has the right to go to school for free. Every person has the right to his or her opinion. Every person has the right to a home, food, and medical care.

Remembering Eleanor She always worked to help others and make sure everyone was treated fairly. Eleanor believed in good citizenship! She is known as the “First Lady of the World.” She was honored by Americans by putting her picture on a stamp. Eleanor died in 1962.

Essential Questions Why is Eleanor Roosevelt important? Why did she feel like being a good citizen was important? How do you think she changed the way we treat each other today? Do you think our current First Lady, Michelle Obama is like Eleanor Roosevelt's? How was Eleanor similar to others we have talked about? Susan B Anthony? Thurgood Marshall? How? How will you remember and honor the memory of Eleanor Roosevelt and others like her? In what ways are you like Eleanor Roosevelt? Do you know people in your life who are good citizens, kind, and caring like Eleanor Roosevelt?