Celebrating The Century: Eleanor Roosevelt 3185d 32 cents

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This stamp was issued to commemorate Eleanor Roosevelt, the first lady of the United States from 1933 to 1945 during the 1930s. During this time, Eleanor Roosevelt was a powerful advocate for civil rights, women’s rights, education reform, and internationalism. She was also a prolific author and the host of the first nationally-televised press conference by a First Lady. She was an instrumental figure in the formation of the United Nations and was the first U.S. delegate to the United Nations General Assembly. She was also the first woman to be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The stamp was issued to honor her legacy and commemorate the 1930s.

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Eleanor Roosevelt was an American political leader, diplomat, and activist who served as the First Lady of the United States from 1933 to 1945. She was one of the most influential women of the 20th century and was a major figure in the women’s rights movement.
 
Born in 1884, Eleanor was the niece of President Theodore Roosevelt and the wife of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. She was an outspoken advocate for civil rights and social justice, and a leader in the effort to improve the lives of women and children. As First Lady, she worked to pass the Social Security Act of 1935, which provided financial security to millions of Americans. During World War II, she was instrumental in the establishment of the United Nations, and she was a delegate to the first U.N. General Assembly.
 
Throughout her life, Eleanor championed universal human rights and called for the end of discrimination and segregation. She was an influential voice in the civil rights movement, and she used her platform to advocate for the rights of women, African Americans, and other minority groups.
 
Eleanor Roosevelt’s legacy will live on for generations to come. She was a pioneer in the fight for equality and justice, and she was a powerful voice for the voiceless. Her courage, strength, and conviction will continue to inspire future generations to stand up for what is right.

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