Eleanor Roosevelt was the wife of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States. She was an American politician, 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 major social reforms during her husband's presidency. She was also a strong advocate for civil rights and women's rights, and she was a key figure in the United Nations.