First lady Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962), wife of Franklin D. own right and involved in numerous humanitarian causes throughout her life. In the White House, she was one of the most active first ladies in. She remained active in Democratic causes and was a prolific writer until her death at age 78.
Eleanor Rosevelt informed the nation that they should not expect their new first lady to be a elegance, but rather "plain, ordinary Mrs. Roosevelt." Despite this disclaimer, she showed herself to be an great First Lady
