ROOSEVELT, Eleanor: Statue in the entrance hallway in the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.

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This statue of Eleanor Roosevelt is situated in the entrance hallway of the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Eleanor Roosevelt was a notable First Lady and political leader who championed civil rights, women's issues, and international human rights. She played a pivotal role in the founding of the United Nations and the drafting of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The statue honors her legacy within the historic and artistic context of the Cathedral.