Eleanor
Americannoun
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In the 1930s and ’40s, Eleanor Roosevelt famously became Franklin D. Roosevelt’s “eyes, ears and legs” because he was limited by polio, said Barbara A. Perry, a professor of governance at the University of Virginia.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
Indeed, the role of first lady has long been traditional — so much so that historians note the exceptions, such as Eleanor Roosevelt and Hillary Clinton.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
First lady Eleanor Roosevelt exhibited laudable courage throughout her life, exemplified by her willingness to take public stands when it was politically dangerous.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
Baroness Longfield will be supported by Zoe Billingham, a former member of the independent police inspectorate, and Eleanor Kelly, former chief executive of Southwark Council.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
Eleanor gestured behind her to the roll of brown paper and the electric iron with its twisty cord strung from the ceiling.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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