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Quote by Eleanor Roosevelt

“Basically we could not have peace, or an atmosphere in which peace could grow, unless we recognized the rights of individual human beings... their importance, their dignity... and agreed that was the basic thing that had to be accepted throughout the world.”

Quote by Eleanor Roosevelt

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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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