Ana Rita, Joana and Sara (11B) researched about this outstanding First Lady. Result of a classroom challenge: make a state advertising campaign about some of the class’s freedom heroes. One of the aims was to bring our spirit up in a time of difficulties. As our heroes, we should never give up.

1. Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962)
 She was the First Lady of the United States from
1933 to 1945.
 She supported the New Deal policies of her
husband, became an advocate for civil rights, was
part of a feminine trade union and she also
worked to enhance the status of working women.
 During the Great Depression, she made
programmes of job creation, tried to put an end
to racial inequalities, she also visited the soldiers
throughout the world.
 She was the ambassador of the United States of
America in the United Nations (1945 at 1953),
where she chaired the committee that drafted
and approved the Universal Declaration of Human
Rights.
 In our opinion, she was more than a simple
woman, due to her innumerable efforts,
 Ana Rita
teachings, inspiring messages and especially to
 Joana Guido 11ºB her courage, she has become an example for
 Sara Oliveira everyone in the world, namely for the women.