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**Eleanor Roosevelt** Roosevelt was the longest serving first lady of the United States, as she held the post form March 1933 to April 1945. Hee husband, Franklin D. Roosevelt held four terms in office. She was a very controversial first lady, because she would speak out on things such as race issues as well as the fact that she would publicly disagree with her husbands policies. She also fought very hard for the rights of African Americans, and World War 2 refugees and veterans. This has historical significance because these very things are talked about in the news as well as during presidential debates. Even after her husband died, she stayed in politics. She helped the US join and support the UN, which has historical significance because the UN still holds a large part in politics. She also chaired the John F Kennedy's administration. She was "one of the most esteemed women in the world" and was widely respected for being an influential woman.


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"Eleanor Roosevelt." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation. Web. 29 Jan. 2016. .