The First Lady of World War II

In August 1943, amidst the turmoil of World War II, Eleanor Roosevelt embarks on a secretive and challenging journey spanning twenty-five thousand miles to the Pacific theater. With the intent to gather firsthand accounts of the war, she confronts dangers and the inevitable backlash from those who prefer a more subdued First Lady. "The First Lady of World War II" by Shannon McKenna Schmidt uncovers this lesser-known chapter of Eleanor's life, revealing her courage and determination to bring the realities of war to the American public, alongside an archival speech from her time in New Zealand.