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If man is to be liberated to enjoy more leisure, he must also be prepared to enjoy this leisure fully and creatively.

Eleanor Roosevelt

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Eleanor Roosevelt
Age: 78 †
Born: 1884
Born: October 11
Died: 1962
Died: November 7
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Diplomat
Feminist
Former First Lady Of The United States
Human Rights Activist
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Peace Activist
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Manhattan borough
New York City
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First Lady of the world
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