FDR's wife was Eleanor Roosevelt, a seven-letter name. She was an American political figure, diplomat, and activist who served as the First Lady of the United States from 1933 to 1945. She was a driving force behind the New Deal Coalition, which helped to bring about economic reform during the Great Depression. She was also a strong advocate for civil rights and women's rights, and she was the first presidential spouse to hold press conferences and to speak at a national convention.