But Roosevelt never made any speeches to irritate the white South. Detroit Race Riots I presume that the worst attacks on Eleanor Roosevelt ... whoever was giving him advice on race, not to ...

Elliott Roosevelt, Eleanor's father ... Hitler invades Poland and war breaks out in Europe. July 17: Eleanor makes an impromptu speech at the Democratic National Convention which helps FDR ...

Roosevelt, an ambitious young man who ... as many miles around the country to attend meetings, give speeches and raise money. Eleanor gave a great deal of support to the African-American ...