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In January 1937, FDR begins his second term. The nation's production, profits, and wages are rising back to pre-crash levels. Unemployment is at its lowest since he took office. The country is coming back to life. But FDR can't take all the credit.
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They say behind every great man is an even greater woman. Roosevelt is no different. In 1905, he married Eleanor Roosevelt, a distant cousin. Now, 32 years later, they have five children and seven grandchildren. Eleanor is vital to FDR's vision for America. She is his eyes, ears, and legs on the ground, transforming the role of first lady from hostess to stateswoman.
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She fights for the oppressed and forgotten. After extensive lobbying by Eleanor, FDR sets up the National Youth Administration. The new agency helps American boys and girls stay in school and get vocational training. And thanks to Eleanor, it includes African Americans who have been failed by the New Deal.
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