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Birth
Eleanor Roosevelt was born on October, 11, 1884 -
Lost Father
When Eleanor was six years old, her father, the only one who cared for her, left to a sanitarium in Virginia to control his drinking problem. -
Take Care
Soon after her father left, her mother became ill with migraines. Eleanor would take of her for hours at a time, despite the fact that her mother never payed her much attention. A year later, when Ealonor was only eight years old, her mother, Anna died. -
Tragedy strikes
Only a few months after her mothers death, her father, Elliot died. -
Sad movings
After her fathers death, she had to move in with her grandmother in Manhattan. She didn't like it there because it was dark and gloomy with no area for children to play. The only time it was fun there was when her uncle came to visit. -
New school
When she turned 15, her grandmother sent her to Allenswood, a private school. There Ealonor learned to take better care of herself. Although she didn't like competitive activities, she tried out for the hockey team. She was accepted there. She was nicknamed "Totty" and people left books and flowers in her locker. Her self esteem was boosted when she went to Allenswood -
Start over
When Ealonor was going to start her fourth year at Allenswood, her grandmother pulled her out. She wanted her to go to parties and be like any other Roosevelt. Her old worries began to come back after she left Allenswood. -
Cousins married
Theodore Roosevelt fell for Ealonor. When Ealonor asked if his affections for her were forever, he said yes. A few years later, they got married -
Actively helping
Ealonor would spend a lot of her time in charities or helpful organizations. She would help serve the homeless food on holidays, help in any way possible that she could. People called her an angel of kindness. -
Widow maker
Theodore Roosevelt, Ealonors husband died on January 6th, 1919 -
Ealonors final breath
Only a few years after Theodores death, Ealonor died in her grandmothers house in Manhattan.
