Question

Eleanor Roosevelt revolutionized the role of The First Lady during her twelve years in the White House. In what way did Mrs. Roosevelt accomplish this?

• A. She worked side by side with her husband, the President. in the formation of his New Deal policies.
• B. She began the tradition of hosting the annual White House Thanksgiving dinner for poor families of the Washington D.C. area.
• C. She consulted with those "forgotten Americans" like minorities and women, bringing their concerns back to the President for consideration.
• D. She opened the White House to the visiting public which has remained as a tradition to this day.
• E. She traveled extensively outside of the United States serving as the President'' good will ambassador".

Answer 1

The correct option is A She worked side by side with her husband, the President. in the formation of his New Deal policies.

Eleanor Roosevelt revolutionized the role of The First Lady during her twelve years in the White House. She worked side by side with her husband, the President in the formation of his New Deal policies. As first lady, Eleanor traveled across the United States, acting as her husband's eyes and ears and reporting back to him after she visited government institution and programs and numerous other facilities.