Newtown Historical Society is announcing its upcoming lecture, “Eleanor Roosevelt,” presented by historian and educator Mark ...

Eleanor Roosevelt initially declined appointment to the United Nations, telling United States President Harry Truman that while she appreciated his offer, she felt unqualified to hold the post. But by ...

After the bombing of Pearl Harbor in December 1941, it didn’t take long for the country to shift its focus to the war effort. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt was well suited for the role, especially as ...