Eleanor Roosevelt, first lady and humanitarian

Eleanor Roosevelt transformed herself from a shy, self-conscious girl to a revered figure on the world stage as an internationally-respected human rights activist. Correspondent Mo Rocca talks with David Michaelis, author of a new biography, "Eleanor," about the first lady's partnership with her husband, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and how she found herself as a globetrotting humanitarian following FDR's death.

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[chrisfinch]

Eleanor really showed high class and graceful admiration in her time as First Lady.

[wjcorrinne]

During WWII my Mother had tea in the White House along with two other women, with Eleanor Roosevelt. Mom hated tea but you can’t insult the First Lady. Mom wrote to the White House, while working at the Navy Yard in D.C., asking if only rich or famous people got invited to the White House to sit with the First Lady? Well, a girl from a small northern Wisconsin town received an invitation to attend the WH and have tea with the First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt. It was BIG news in that small town newspaper. Mom kept everything about that day, now family heirlooms.

[ravisriram]

She had one of the most unforgettable quotes, ever:
"You must do the thing you think you cannot do".

[roxannemitchell]

Elinor Roosevelt was a strong fearless warrior of a woman.

[jkstubbington]

Incredible woman. So much inspiration from her. We were blessed to have her presence here on Earth. What an impact she

[awarenessvillage]

She was amazing! We're blessed to have had her while she was here.

[mecarr]

Without a doubt, the best first last we’ve ever had.

[Avant]

Wow! To have your emotions stifled like that at such a young age. Then as an adult to have FDR your husband to cheat on you. But she’s was a fighter!!! She didn’t let life, sorrow, and pain stop her from living!!!

[msc]

She was one of my favorite 1st ladies.

[patsylvest]

I read her column 'My Day' when I was a little girl. Always short and simple with a bit of wisdom I could understand.

[dennismorris]

Wonderful homage to First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt by CBS Sunday Morning. While the poor families of even poorer soldiers who perished in the Great War were buried at Arlington and their families likely could not afford to be there, Madame and future First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt was there to bid them adieu. I look forward to reading David Michaelis´, no doubt, excellent biography on this great personage.

[direfranchement]

Among First Ladies, there is Eleanor Roosevelt and then there is everyone else. She is in her own category.

[powerWithinUs]

The biographer is stellar. Blessed by an angel, over a stick of Juicy Fruit.

I'm buying his book today.

[sn]

The first co-Presidency of our history. This incredible, remarkable woman is and will always be our greatest First Lady. Not Jackie O. Not Nancy Reagan. Not Hillary Clinton. Not Michelle Obama.

Anna Eleanor Roosevelt. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[NoNameToYou]

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. I saw that quote in a high school class every school day as a teenager and have carried that quote with me throughout my life. Thank you, Eleanor.

[robertschwartz]

Thank you. That was a beautiful tribute to a truly beautiful lady.

[dear_soph]

"Those high, apple pie, in the sky hopes" - Eleanor Roosevelt. QUOTE OF THE YEAR!
You are a wonderful woman, Eleanor.

[omargoodnesssake]

*Eleanor Roosevelt. A true heroine! The same cannot be said about the 2016-2020 FLOTUS.*

[v.a.]

The BEST First Lady ever! She stood up and fought for black people and their civil rights. She didn't have to, but she did.

[infledermaus]

You know, they don't get much better than Eleanor Roosevelt. I would love to have met her, talked with her & maybe befriended her. I adore her through these documentaries and portrayals in film. I love her squeaky voice! She was so bright, so eloquent, so caring and so willing to open her arms to all. What a terrific woman! Hands down the biggest & brightest star in my book, my favorite woman in history and certainly my favorite First Lady. She is a class act to which no first lady before or, IMHO, since can compare.