Eleanor Roosevelt: Best First Lady
Summary
Hosts Josh and Chuck explore the life of Eleanor Roosevelt, highlighting her evolution from a sheltered debutante to a pioneering activist. They discuss her complex marriage to FDR, her extensive travels as First Lady, and her advocacy for civil rights and labor. The episode also covers her post-presidential work at the UN, where she helped draft the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and Intro
Introduction to Eleanor Roosevelt
Early Life and Family Background
Marriage to FDR and Sarah Roosevelt
FDR's Illness and Eleanor's Role
Early Prejudices and Evolution
Mid-Roll Advertisements
WWI Service and Labor Advocacy
First Lady Duties and Travel
Relationship with Lorena Hickok
Arthurdale and Community Projects
Mid-Roll Advertisements
Civil Rights and Japanese Internment
Writing and Radio Career
Personal Life and Bodyguard Earl Miller
UN Work and Declaration of Human Rights
Listener Mail and Outro
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