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Government exists for one purpose: to make things better for all people.

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
Journalist
Peace Activist
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Manhattan borough
New York City
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