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Hello and welcome to Life of the Week from History Extra.

Where leading historians delve into the lives of history's most intriguing and significant figures.

From her transformative role as First Lady of the United States during her husband Franklin Delano Roosevelt's presidency, to her

advocacy for human rights amid personal tumult.

Elna Roosevelt's story is one of resilience.

In today's episode, historian and biographer Susan Ware

joins us to discuss Roosevelt's life and achievements.

She spoke to Eleanor Evans. I wondered if we could start by hearing from you

Susan on your own projects about Eleanor. Well one of the things I'm working on

now is a two-volume collection of Eleanor Roosevelt's writings

for the Library of America.

And it has given me an opportunity to revisit a historical figure who has been central to my entire career as a women's historian.

This is brilliant because we're in such safe hands talking to you about this remarkable woman.

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