Eleanor Roosevelt

Eleanor Roosevelt

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Eleanor Roosevelt was an influential American political figure, diplomat, and activist, serving as the First Lady of the United States from 1933 to 1945. She was a key advocate for human rights, playing a pivotal role in the drafting of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. Her commitment to social justice and equality made her a champion for refugees and displaced persons, emphasizing the importance of asylum as a fundamental human right.

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Eleanor Roosevelt's famous words remain profoundly important: 'No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.'

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Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2026-08-03
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Kaitlan Collins quoted Eleanor Roosevelt to emphasize resilience against belittlement.

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Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-07-29
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Eleanor Roosevelt was approached by Rose Arnold Powell to include Susan B. Anthony's face in the Mount Rushmore project.

Monte Rushmore: dove si trova, chi sono i presidenti scolpiti e perché Trump ha celebrato il 4 luglio da lì
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2026-07-04
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Eleanor Roosevelt reformulated Jefferson's words as chair of the UN Human Rights Commission.

A 250 años de aquel 4 de julio...
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2026-07-04
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Eleanor Roosevelt is quoted regarding the nature of discussions among great minds.

Diez minutos de atención
El Observador·UruguayUruguay· 2026-07-03
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Leaders such as Eleanor Roosevelt have demonstrated that women can influence global policy, multilateral cooperation and economic governance.

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The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-06-30
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While former first ladies such as Eleanor Roosevelt held influential positions within the UN.

Melania Trump to lead UN security council session, White House says | Melania Trump
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-26
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Eleanor Roosevelt was quoted as reminding participants that universal human rights begin in small places close to home.

Parliament urged to turn human rights promises into action
The Point (Gambia)·GambiaGambia· 2026-02-23
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Eleanor Roosevelt's quote emphasizes the importance of respecting human rights at the local level.

Invertir en las niñas y mujeres en la ciencia es invertir en la democracia, el bienestar y el futuro
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-02-11
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Eleanor Roosevelt is attributed with the quote about the beauty of dreams and was the longest serving First Lady of the United States.

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The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-01-26
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Eleanor Roosevelt first expressed the idea of a national cultural center many decades ago.

Kennedyjev center v Washingtonu, živi spomenik Trumpu
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2025-12-19
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Eleanor Roosevelt is referenced in a story about uncertainty.

Investors end 2025 asking: Who thought that would happen?
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-12-19
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Eleanor Roosevelt was the chair of the UN committee that prepared the draft of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Za dobo umetne inteligence potrebujemo novo deklaracijo o človekovih pravicah
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2025-12-13
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As Eleanor Roosevelt said in a 1958 UN address: 'Where, after all, do universal human rights begin? In small places, close to home… the world of the individual person.'

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-05
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Eleanor Roosevelt was a life-long anti-poverty activist and leading advocate for the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Nobel Peace Prize’s credibility on the line – again – The Mail & Guardian
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2025-10-01
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Eleanor Roosevelt was motivated by her Christian faith when she thrashed out the UN Convention of Human Rights.

Nobody can claim the decline of Catholic influence has made Irish society happier or healthier – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-09-14
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Eleanor Roosevelt remarked on the grandeur of the Iguazú Falls, comparing them to Niagara Falls.

Toto bude cestovateľský hit roka 2026
SME – major Slovak daily, est. 1993·SlovakiaSlovakia· 2025-09-14
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Monkman said, recalling a ceremony during the Johnson administration for Eleanor Roosevelt’s portrait unveiling.

Trump moves Obama, Bush portraits to hidden stairwell
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-08-10
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Motaung quoted former US first lady Eleanor Roosevelt: 'The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.'

Football’s doctor of dreams – The Mail & Guardian
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2025-07-19
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Eleanor Roosevelt is noted for being more radical than her husband Franklin and actively confronting the powers of her time.

Oriente Occidente di Rampini | L'invenzione dei «100 giorni» di presidenza Usa ha più di 100 anni
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-04-29
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Eleanor Roosevelt's collection is one of the five documentary heritages related to gender equality recognized by UNESCO.

Relevansi Surat-surat dan Arsip Kartini
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2025-04-20
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A letter signed by former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt dated 1944 all were identified.

Travelers left behind rare and pricey items on planes, like letters and watches
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-04-13
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Monkman recalled a ceremony during the Johnson administration for Eleanor Roosevelt’s portrait unveiling.

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CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-04-11
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