Summary Richard Kaplan documents the life of one of America's most influential first ladies. Orphaned at age 10, Eleanor Roosevelt marries her fifth cousin, Franklin D. Roosevelt, in 1905. His election in 1932 allows Eleanor to step up to national prominence, battling for civil rights and visiting troops during World War II. After her husband's death, Roosevelt continues to advocate for human rights at the U.N., proving herself one of America's great humanitarians. View more details
Directed : Richard Kaplan
Written : Archibald Macleish
Stars : Hillary Clinton Eric Sevareid Archibald Macleish Corinne Alsop Cole
Genres : History Biography Documentary
Release date : Nov 7, 1965
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Production companies : Richard Kaplan Productions
Summary Richard Kaplan documents the life of one of America's most influential first ladies. Orphaned at age 10, Eleanor Roosevelt marries her fifth cousin, Franklin D. Roosevelt, in 1905. His election in 1932 allows Eleanor to step up to national prominence, battling for civil rights and visiting troops during World War II. After her husband's death, Roosevelt continues to advocate for human rights at the U.N., proving herself one of America's great humanitarians. View more details
Genres : History Biography Documentary
Release date : Nov 7, 1965
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Production companies : Richard Kaplan Productions
