"Sure, I know who that is, mom," says the son. "That's Mrs. Roosevelt." It was a fitting tribute. For many people in all countries she has been a symbol of this country's best hopes and worthiest ...

Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, the first lady of American politics, died last night in her Manhattan apartment at the age of 78. Mrs. Roosevelt, who presided over the White House for 12 years as the wife ...

The Graduate stands as one of the most enduring and influential films, captivating audiences with its unique story and iconic ...

Until April 12, 1945, when FDR had no need of meals anymore. Harry Truman became president upon Roosevelt’s sudden death and ...

Tell me about the Marian Anderson concert, its importance, and Mrs. Roosevelt's role in it. I'm not too sure that America realized what that concert symbolized, because it struck at the very ...

In 1942, during the Second World War, Vernon and Elmer’s family in an American city supported their sons’ decision to enlist and fight in a distant war in Scotland. After 10 months of silence from the ...

There were ten or twelve people at the luncheon, which was very informal. Mrs. Roosevelt sat behind the urn and made us all feel the presence of courtesy and graciousness. The conversation was ...

Mr. Wells’ article appears this week and Mrs. Roosevelt’s next week. JTA has documented Jewish history in real-time for over a century. Keep our journalism strong by joining us in supporting ...

Presentation of Spingarn medal to Marian Anderson by Mrs .Roosevelt, 30th Annual Conference, 1939. Courtesy: Library of Congress Anderson was born in 1897 in South Philadelphia. Hard-working and ...