Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) As wife of the 32nd President, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt challenged and transformed the historically ceremonial, behind-the-scenes First Lady role. She increased her public presence by participating in radio broadcasts, authoring a daily syndicated column, &quot;My Day,&quot; and holding weekly, women-only press conferences (she was the first presidential wife to do so) to discuss women&#x27;s issues, her daily activities and breaking news. Along the way, she…