Roosevelt, Eleanor, 1884-1962

President Franklin D. Roosevelt (right) and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt pose for a photograph. This photo was used for their 1941 Christmas card.

Guests attend a dedication of a memorial to Franklin D. Roosevelt in Roosevelt, New Jersey. This town he created with New Deal funds. Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt (right, back to camera) can be seen among the guests. Also present were Dore Schary, Governor Richard Hughes, Ben Shahn, and Albert Kastner. All others are unidentified.

Military officials attend a formal event as part of the Quebec Conference. From left to right, facing camera: Clementine Churchill, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, Canadian Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King All others are unidentified.

Mrs. Franklin D. (Eleanor) Roosevelt interviews President Plaza of Ecuador for her radio show. From the Department of State Album: "Visit of His Excellency, Galo Plaza, President of Ecuador to the United States of American, June 20 to 29, 1951"

Representatives of the three presidential eras attend the dedication ceremonies at the new Harry S. Truman Library. Left to right: Bess Truman, Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, Earl Warren, Herbert Hoover, Basil O'Connor, and former President Harry S. Truman. From: Houston Post. From: Houston Post. Same as 68-1087, only slightly better print.

July 1, 1948. With President Harry S. Truman's announcement today that Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt will be acceptable to him as a vice-presidential candidate on the Democratic ticket in November, and his prediction of his own nomination for the presidency on the first ballot at the Democratic Convention in Philadelphia two weeks hence; the pictured duo - President Truman and Mrs. Roosevelt - may well be the Democratic slate in November. Photo of President Truman and Mrs. Roosevelt was taken 2/27/46 when Mrs.

Washington, D. C. Mrs. Woodrow (Edith) Wilson looks up as she has a word tonight with two other former first ladies of the land, Mrs. Harry S. (Bess) Truman, (left), and Mrs. Franklin (Eleanor) Roosevelt, and the gathering of the top Democrats attending the testimonial dinner for House Speaker Sam Rayburn. From: Houston Post.

While Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt was holding a press conference in Kansas City, an old friend walked in -- Harry S. Truman. Mrs. Roosevelt greeted the former President cordially and the photographer caught them in a jovial mood following on Mr. Truman's comical remarks. From: Houston Post.

Mort Sahl at the podium entertaining dignitaries at the banquet honoring former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and the fundraiser for the Democratic Party. From left to right are: Senator Herbert Lehman, New York Governor Averell Harriman, former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and former President Harry S. Truman. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

At the podium, Mort Sahl entertains the attendees of a banquet honoring former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. From left to right are: New York Governor Averell Harriman, former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, former President Harry Truman, Adlai Stevenson, and Senator Herbert Lehman. The banquet to honor former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt was also a fund raiser for the Democratic Party. From: George S. Zimbel collection.