Eleanor Roosevelt – My Day: August 8-14

August 10, 1944 "HYDE PARK, Wednesday—...Business is desperately important to us now. It should be given every legitimate help because we want the business enterprises of the country to continue to function at top production. We do not want this primarily, however, so that unlimited profits can be made on investments. We want the jobs … Continue reading Eleanor Roosevelt – My Day: August 8-14

Eleanor Roosevelt – My Day: July 22-31

July 24, 1937 "HYDE PARK, Friday—...I received the other day an appeal from an organization which had as its purpose the removal from all employment of any married women whose husbands earned enough to support them. Who is to say when a man earns enough to support his family? Who is to know, except the … Continue reading Eleanor Roosevelt – My Day: July 22-31