Because today is Leap Day, essentially an extra twenty-four hours of time that we only get to enjoy every four years, today we look at what Eleanor Roosevelt had to say about spending your time wisely. In1960, in her book You Learn by Living, she wrote:
“One of the secrets of using your time well is [...]
Monthly Archives: February 2008
On the Leap Year:
Friday, February 29, 2008
Today (February 27) in Eleanor Roosevelt’s History:
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
On February 27, 1961, Eleanor Roosevelt wrote in her “My Day” column:
“Above everything, we must insist that we learn to live together in the future and that the primary aim of a nation is no longer to learn to die for one’s country. It is more difficult, but far more necessary, to learn to live [...]
Today (February 22) in Eleanor Roosevelt’s History:
Friday, February 22, 2008
On February 22, 1951, Eleanor Roosevelt wrote in her “My Day” column:
“We cannot afford to waste brains in this country. They are becoming more important to us everyday. And surely financial position should not bar young people from the education which can give them positions of leadership in our nation in the future.”
On President’s Day:
Sunday, February 17, 2008
This year, on Monday, February 18, we celebrate President’s Day. This day is set aside to honor all the men (and perhaps, someday, a few women) who have served as president of the United States. Having been married to a president, Eleanor Roosevelt knew how difficult the job could be, and she did her best [...]
On the effects of poor-quality education:
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
“Poor schools in our communities today mean poor citizens in these communities in a few years—men and women ill-prepared to earn a living, or to participate in government.”
On Black History Month:
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Eleanor Roosevelt was one of the leading advocates of her day for the equality of the races and the freedom of all people. She recognized that racism was a barrier to the improvement of society. On March 8, 1946, she wrote in her “My Day” column:
“No . . . organization can succeed when peoples of [...]
Today (February 8) in Eleanor Roosevelt’s History:
Friday, February 8, 2008
On February 8, 1944, Eleanor Roosevelt wrote in her “My Day” column:
“I have known only a few very happy marriages. By that I do not mean just people who get along together and live contentedly through life, but people who really are excitingly happy. These people have somehow preserved the ability to rejuvenate their love [...]
Today (February 7) in Eleanor Roosevelt’s History:
Thursday, February 7, 2008
On February 7, 1939, Eleanor Roosevelt wrote in her “My Day” column:
“. . . all wars eventually act as boomerangs and the victor suffers as much as the vanquished.”
On Super Tuesday:
Monday, February 4, 2008
Tomorrow, February 5, marks Super Tuesday, the day when twenty-four states hold their primary elections in the 2008 presidential race. Married to a U.S. president who was elected four times, Eleanor Roosevelt was very familiar with the campaign process. She also knew how important it was for the people to make their voices heard by [...]