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• Franklin became the 32nd president in 1932

• Eleanor reinvented the role of First Lady

• The American people became very aware of their first lady and her ideas

  • Used the media unlike any woman before her
  • Traveled frequently
  • Was a very generous hostess

• Eleanor made herself available to the people and used her resources to their full potential

“OF COURSE I KNOW—IT’S MRS. ROOSEVELT”

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