What did Eleanor Roosevelt set out to do bring change into the world?

Answer 1

Whether she intended to or not, Eleanor Roosevelt redefined what a first lady did. Historically, most first ladies had remained in the background, raising kids and hosting parties for visiting dignitaries. But while Eleanor did some of those traditional things, she also had her own radio program and wrote a syndicated newspaper column. Unlike other first ladies, she spoke out on some of the issues of the day, such as advocating for better treatment for black people. She also used her position as first lady to help women journalists, encouraging newspapers to stop hiring only men and give qualified women an opportunity: she even told the editors that unless they sent a female reporter to cover her press conferences, she would not give any interviews. It should be noted that Eleanor was also a polarizing figure-- while many people adored her and saw her as a role model, others felt she was putting herself in the public eye too much. Still, it cannot be denied that she made a difference, and she was a tireless advocate for racial equality and women's equality.