Showing posts with label Eleanor Roosevelt. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Eleanor Roosevelt. Show all posts

Sunday, September 29, 2013

Eleanor Roosevelt and her gun

By Mona Goldwater, Women in politics ed.

Eleanor Roosevelt wanted to drive her own car and wanted a pistol for protection.  She refused to  travel with Secret Service agents, police escorts, or a chauffeur.

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Friday, September 13, 2013

Bluegrass Eleanor Roosevelt

Eleanor Roosevelt with the Virginia Road Runners, circa 1933.  That's her just behind the banjo player.


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