In Pursuit USA(@InPursuitUSA):Without ever holding elected office, Eleanor Roosevelt redefined the role of first lady from gracious helpmate to public advocate, spending half of each year crossing the country to see the Depression firsthand and bringing what she learned back to the White House. In a new essay, Hillary Rodham Clinton reflects on Roosevelt—one of her heroes—and the discipline of showing up for the hardest problems confronting the nation and the world. Read the full essay here:

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In Pursuit is a new national project from More Perfect, featuring essays from Presidents, First Ladies, and leading thinkers.

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2026.09.17 12:49

Without ever holding elected office, Eleanor Roosevelt redefined the role of first lady from gracious helpmate to public advocate, spending half of each year crossing the country to see the Depression firsthand and bringing what she learned back to the White House. In a new essay, Hillary Rodham Clinton reflects on Roosevelt—one of her heroes—and the discipline of showing up for the hardest problems confronting the nation and the world. Read the full essay here: