Who was First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt? (Famous Americans Series)
01/27/25 • 17 min
In episode 7 of "Check This Out!" hosted by Amy Contreras and Cece, listeners are introduced to Eleanor Roosevelt, a transformative figure in American history known for her activism, philanthropy, and redefinition of the role of First Lady. Listen in to learn more about her life, including her contributions during the Great Depression and World War II, her advocacy for civil rights, and her efforts to advance women's rights.
We dive into Eleanor's background, her education, and her early experiences. You'll learn about her marriage to Franklin D. Roosevelt, her initial reluctance to fit into the traditional role of a political wife, and her eventual emergence as a significant political force in her own right.
As always, Amy and Cece highlight three key facts about Eleanor Roosevelt's legacy that you can check out further on your own! Make sure to listen at the end for a fun poem celebrating Eleanor's life and achievements. Tune in to discover the remarkable story of a woman who was truly a "First Lady of the World."
In episode 7 of "Check This Out!" hosted by Amy Contreras and Cece, listeners are introduced to Eleanor Roosevelt, a transformative figure in American history known for her activism, philanthropy, and redefinition of the role of First Lady. Listen in to learn more about her life, including her contributions during the Great Depression and World War II, her advocacy for civil rights, and her efforts to advance women's rights.
We dive into Eleanor's background, her education, and her early experiences. You'll learn about her marriage to Franklin D. Roosevelt, her initial reluctance to fit into the traditional role of a political wife, and her eventual emergence as a significant political force in her own right.
As always, Amy and Cece highlight three key facts about Eleanor Roosevelt's legacy that you can check out further on your own! Make sure to listen at the end for a fun poem celebrating Eleanor's life and achievements. Tune in to discover the remarkable story of a woman who was truly a "First Lady of the World."
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Cece: Welcome to “Check this out!” A podcast series for kids
Amy: (and their grownups) where we explore interesting people, places, and ponderings that shape the world around us. My name is Amy Contreras and I’m Cece! Welcome to episode 7 of Check this out! If you haven’t already, hit the subscribe button so you can be the first to get new episodes!
In today’s episode we are going to learn about a famous American named Eleanor Ro
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