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Courage in a Dangerous World: The Political Writings of Eleanor Roosevelt

Courage in a Dangerous World compiles a selection of Eleanor Roosevelt's political writings, showcasing her advocacy for civil rights, women's rights, and international diplomacy. The book offers insight into her influential career and her contributions to shaping American policy during the mid-20th century. more

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Eleanor Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt

Former First Lady of the United States, political activist, and author. Eleanor Roosevelt is renowned for her exceptional social activism and contributions to civil rights. She served as the First Lady during her husband Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency and continued to be actively involved in political and social affairs after his death. more

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“A successful life for a man or for a woman seems to me to lie in the knowledge that one has developed to the limit the capacities with which one was endowed; that one has contributed something constructive to family and friends and to a home community; that one has brought happiness wherever it was possible; that one has earned one's way in the world, has kept some friends, and need not be ashamed to face oneself honestly.”