Eleanor Roosevelt and World War Two
Historian Craig Shirley discussed the impact of first lady Eleanor Roosevelt during World War II and on the home front. He spoke at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, California.
Description
Historian Craig Shirley discussed the impact of first lady Eleanor Roosevelt during World War II and on the home front. He spoke at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, California.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- According to Craig Shirley, what varied roles did Eleanor Roosevelt fill during World War Two?
- How does Shirley describe Eleanor and Franklin D. Roosevelt's marriage?
- Why does Shirley "admire" Eleanor Roosevelt?
Additional Resources
Participants
Vocabulary
- Affair
- First Lady
- Hyde Park
- The Little White House
- World War Two