Upper West Side in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Anna Eleanor Roosevelt
1884 – 1962
Photographed By Larry Gertner, March 27, 2013
1. Anna Eleanor Roosevelt plaque
Born in New York City on October 11, 1884, she was orphaned at age ten and educated in England. She married Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1905 and bore six children between 1906 and 1916. She became a leader in New York State’s Democratic Party in the 1920’s (sic) and served actively for four years as wife of Governor Roosevelt. From 1933 to 1946 she greatly expanded the role of First Lady of the United States. She fought for the advancement of labor, minorities, the poor, women and young people. She was appointed United States Delegate to the United Nations by President Truman in 1946. As Chair of the United Nation Commission on Human Rights, she led the successful effort that secured passage of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. She continued her work as teacher, writer, advocate, and humanitarian until her death on November 7, 1962.
“She is remembered as First Lady of the World.”
Erected 1996 by Eleanor Roosevelt Monument Fund.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Women. In addition, it is included in the Eleanor Roosevelt series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 11, 1884.
Location. 40° 46.839′ N, 73° 59.148′ W. Marker is in Manhattan
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Riverside Park (within shouting distance of this marker); 246 West End Avenue (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); George and Ira Gershwin (about 800 feet away); Septuagesimo Uno (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hamilton Fountain (approx. 0.2 miles away); New York Central Railroad (approx. 0.2 miles away); West End Collegiate Church and Collegiate School (approx. ¼ mile away); Tecumseh Playground (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . .
1. Eleanor Roosevelt Memorial. Official NYC Parks description (Submitted on April 7, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Eleanor Roosevelt Biography. Franklin D. Roosevelt Library & Museum website entry (Submitted on April 7, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, March 27, 2013
2. Anna Eleanor Roosevelt
via Cause I Am A Girl, unknown
3. Anna Eleanor Roosevelt
Anna Eleanor Roosevelt
White House Historical Association (White House Collection)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 159 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 7, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
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