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About Eleanor Roosevelt
1884 – 1962
American political figure, diplomat, and activist who served as First Lady from 1933 to 1945. A tireless advocate for human rights, civil rights, and women's empowerment.
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“Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.”
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“A woman is like a tea bag. You never know how strong she is until she gets in hot water.”
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“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.”
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