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Eleanor Roosevelt’s life was a long and complex process of self-discovery. Growing up as a shy and awkward child, she found her voice and confidence in the politics of the New Deal. Nicknamed “Eleanor Everywhere” by the press, she traveled where her stricken husband could not go. Mrs. Roosevelt changed forever the role of First Lady. Diplomat, social activist and political visionary, she is remembered today as one of the nation’s most beloved public figures.


Gary Hylander earned his Ph.D. at Boston College, Boston, Massachusetts. Currently, he is an independent scholar who specializes as a Presidential Historian. He is a visiting professor at Framingham State University, on the staff at Boston University School of Education, and a pedagogical specialist for the National Endowment for the Humanities. Dr. Hylander is a frequent lecturer at library forums, historical societies, senior living centers, civic and professional organizations as well as a public affairs commentator on local news and radio.