Chittister Duster Coat in Liberty Pin Tuck Twill, Nook Frock in Independence Washed Silk Chiffon; Inglenook Frock in Independence Floral Linen; Blanchefleur Sash in Independence Floral And Vine Weave. Location: Under the birch trees next to pond where Eleanor hosted many picnics from local school children to world dignitaries. Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site. Val-Kill, Hyde Park, New York.

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Location: Under the birch trees next to pond where Eleanor hosted many picnics from local school children to world dignitaries. Val-Kill Cottage in Hyde Park, New York. Photographed with permission at Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site.

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Inspired by the Work and Words of Eleanor Roosevelt

Eleanor and Wiltwyck School boys picnic at Val-Kill in Hyde Park, New York. Photograph courtesy FDR Library.
Eleanor and Wiltwyck School boys picnic at Val-Kill in Hyde Park, New York. Photograph courtesy FDR Library.

“We are concerned about the children before they are born, but we should follow them through every step of their development until the children are firmly on their feet and started in life as citizens of a democracy.”

— Eleanor Roosevelt

June 15, 1940, Collier’s

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