To remember FDR, who profoundly changed America with his New Deal programs, take a look at some fascinating facts about his ...

Throughout history, many first ladies have used fashion to channel their political power, show solidarity with the public, ...

First cousins will be prohibited from getting married in Connecticut starting Oct. 1 under legislation signed into law this ...

Alice Roosevelt Longworth, eldest child of former President Theodore Roosevelt, had been in the public eye since the assassination of William McKinley in 1901. Banned from the White House during the ...

Eleanor Roosevelt, one of the more remarkable figures of the 20th century, paid an over-night visit to Bloomington in November 1937. Yet the over-all tone of the stopover was somewhat ...

Part 2 of E. J. Kahn’s 1948 Profile of President Roosevelt’s widow discusses her international travels and her work as chairman of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights.

From 1948: F.D.R.’s widow became a celebrated Presidential spouse during her years in the White House. After his death, her role transformed into something powerful and new.

RACINE - First, Eleanor Roosevelt came to town. Now, Racine has a new resident, Amelia Earhart. No, the remains of the first lady and famous pilot did not show up in Racine. Instead, state Rep ...

Second from left, President Franklin D. Roosevelt talks to King George VI while Eleanor Roosevelt and Queen Elizabeth exchange pleasantries at Union Station on June 8, 1939. The most important ...

Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt again proved to be the top drawing card for the Sunday Evening Forum last night when the university auditorium was packed with a crowd estimated at 3,000, including about ...