Eleanor Roosevelt was born on October 11, 1884, in New York City. She served as First Lady of the United States from 1933 to 1945 during the presidency of her husband, Franklin D. Roosevelt. She redefined the role of First Lady by actively engaging in politics, championing civil rights, women's rights, and social reform. After her husband's death, she became a U.S. delegate to the United Nations and played a key role in drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. She remained an influential voice for justice and equality until her death on November 7, 1962.