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The William Holmes McGuffey Historical Society's Memories of a Lifetime Speakers Series will present a program on former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt.
Women In History impersonator Ruth Head will portray Roosevelt while dressed in period costume. The wife of Franklin D. Roosevelt is admired as a humanitarian who worked tirelessly for the oppressed, women, young people, minorities and the poor in this country.
As the eyes, ears, and legs of a President who was unable to travel, Roosevelt fought World War II on multiple fronts. At home she encouraged Americans to buy bonds, ration, plant Victory Gardens, take over jobs in factories and support the troops. She struggled to offer asylum to Jewish and European refugees desperate to escape the terrors of the Third Reich. And she travelled more than 30,000 miles to visit American troops stationed all over the world.
Women In History, based in Lakewood, offers a variety of programs about notable American women and their contributions to history. It is supported by Cuyahoga Arts & Culture and the Ohio Arts Council.
The program starts at 10 a.m. Nov. 21 at Denny's meeting room, 4020 Belmont Ave., Liberty. Admission is $10 for McGuffey members and $15 for non-members. Reservations are suggested and can be made by calling 330-726-8277.