Which former U.S First Lady co-wrote the Declaration of Human Rights which was adopted by the United Nations?

Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (October 11, 1884 – November 7, 1962) was an American politician, diplomat and activist. She was the longest-serving First Lady of the United States, having held the post from March 1933 to April 1945 during her husband President Franklin D. Roosevelt's four terms in office, and served as United States Delegate to the United Nations General Assembly from 1945 to 1952. President Harry S. Truman later called her the "First Lady of the World" in tribute to her human rights achievements.

In December 1945, President Harry S. Truman appointed Eleanor as a delegate to the United Nations General Assembly. In April 1946, she became the first chairperson of the preliminary United Nations Commission on Human Rights. Eleanor remained chairperson when the Commission was established on a permanent basis in January 1947. Along with René Cassin, John Peters Humphrey and others, she played an instrumental role in drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

The Declaration consists of thirty articles affirming an individual's rights which, although not legally binding in themselves, have been elaborated in subsequent international treaties, economic transfers, regional human rights instruments, national constitutions, and other laws.

The UN posthumously awarded her one of its first Human Rights Prizes in 1968 in recognition of her work.

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MRogers

Marian Spitzig, Mrs. Roosevelt should be held in high regard universally. Her achievements were indeed monumental. As to whether she accomplished more as First Lady than all the rest combined, I think several First Ladies made a mark on history during their times, Mrs. Roosevelt's tenure was some 13 years after all and much of what she is remembered for occurred after her service as First Lady expired.

George Oliver Prince

No way to miss this one, the lady was a humanitarian

ninakamwene

Got it. Great accomplishments! "A woman is like a teabag.....you never know how strong she is until she gets into hot water". Eleanor Roosevelt. Ditto.

seamus512

Janice Lea Vanlandingham, umm, Eleanor Roosevelt was a liberal.

David Bournes

It sure as hell wasn't Mrs Trump

Sean Philips

Janice Lea Vanlandingham, Eleanor Roosevelt WAS a liberal. Try learning some of your own history before making ignorant comments.

cgrhm

kofmana, she did interfere, but could not override the president. it's on him, not her.

cgrhm

seamus512, and your actual point is?

kofmana

Her husband president Roosevelt did not allow immigration of Jewish refugees during the Holocaust. He could save millions Jews, but chose not to do this. Hs wife knew about it, but did not interfere. Thus, she was not very fit to serve as United States Delegate to the United Nations and to draft the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

teresab

She was one really bright lady.

Caroline Wolter Hall

After watching everything I could get my hands on re: Shirley Temple, I can't get the image out of my head of Shirley flinging a pebble on Eleanor's rump, using her favourite toy - a sling shot. The Temples were often invited to the Roosevelt's summer home. Shirley said the sight of Eleanor bending over the BBQ was too big a target to ignore. But I love Eleanor's response. She acted like nothing had happened. Now that's class!

mnchevy

Crooked Hillary Clinton?? lmfao!!!

Scott Morris

She was as good as the present first lady is the worst. The only first lady worst than Melania was James Buchanan's wife ( I'll let you think about that one for a moment )