Eleanor Roosevelt: A Passion to Improve Copyright © 1997 by Ray Spangenburg and Diane K. Moser All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage or retrieval systems, without permission in writing from the publisher. For informations contact: Facts On File, Inc. 11 Penn Plaza New York NY 10001 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Spangenburg, Ray Eleanor Roosevelt: a passion to improve / Ray Spangenburg and Diane K. Moser. p. cm. -(Makers of America) Includes bibliographical references (p.) and index. Summary: Describes the life and significant achievements of the woman who helped transform the role of first lady. ISBN 0-8160-3371-4 1. Roosevelt, Eleanor, 1884-1962-Juvenile literature. 2. Presidents' spouses-United States-Biography-Juvenile literature. [1. Roosevelt, Eleanor, 1884-1962. 2. First ladies.] I. Moser, Diane, 1944-. II. Title. III. Series. E807.1.R48S68 1997 973.91'092-dc2O [B] 96-16381 Facts On File books are available at special discounts when purchased in bulk quantities for businesses, associations, institutions or sales promotions. Please call our Special Sales Department in New York at 212/967-8800 or 800/322-8755. Text design by Catherine Rincon Cover design by Matt Galemmo This book is printed on acid-free paper. Printed in the United States of America MP FOF 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 -iv- |