Above: Eleanor Roosevelt, 1945
Image Source = Library of Congress
J38008 U.S. Copyright Office
Reproduction Number = LC-USZ62-107008
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ANNA ELEANOR ROOSEVELT ROOSEVELT (OCTOBER 11, 1884-NOVEMBER 7, 1962)
First Lady of the United States of America, and Civil Rights Activist
I refer you, O reader, to some biographies of Eleanor Roosevelt as I offer some concise thoughts about her.
National Women’s History Museum
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum
President Harry Truman was correct when he referred to our saint as “First Lady of the World.” Eleanor Roosevelt, an Episcopalian, acted on faith for causes including civil rights, human rights, civil liberties, and economic justice. From Marian Anderson‘s concert in 1939 to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to civil rights work in the 1950s, our saint acted on conscience and took politically controversial positions. She had exemplary public morality. She left the United States of America and the world better than she found them.
She was indeed a great person.
KENNETH RANDOLPH TAYLOR
JANUARY 31, 2019 COMMON ERA
THE FEAST OF CHARLES FREDERICK MACKENZIE, ANGLICAN BISHOP OF CENTRAL AFRICA
THE FEAST OF HENRY TWELLS, ANGLICAN PRIEST AND HYMN WRITER
THE FEAST OF MARY LUNDIE DUNCAN, SCOTTISH PRESBYTERIAN HYMN WRITER
THE FEAST OF MENNO SIMONS, MENNONITE LEADER
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Almighty God, whose prophets taught us righteousness in the care of your poor:
By the guidance of your Holy Spirit, grant that we may
do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly in your sight;
through Jesus Christ, our Judge and Redeemer, who lives and reigns
with you and the same Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Isaiah 55:11-56:1
Psalm 2:1-2, 10-12
Acts 14:14-17, 21-23
Mark 4:21-29
—Holy Women, Holy Men: Celebrating the Saints (2010), 736
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I really liked Eleanor. I read her biography and I have a lot of respect for her as a person and for the work she did. Thanks for highlighting her.
You are welcome! When I learned about ER driving in rural Tennessee at night, with the KKK out to kill her because of their homicidal opposition to her civil rights activism, I liked her more than I did already.
Yes, what a brave woman.
Eleanor Roosevelt is one of my heroes for many reasons, but especially for pushing the world to accept The Universal Declaration of Human Rights after WWII. She stood up courageously for others – oh how we need more like her today! 🌟🕊🌟
Agreed!
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