12. Eleanor Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt, born on October 11, 1884, in New York City, was a transformative First Lady from 1933 to 1945. She redefined the role by actively engaging in social issues, advocating for civil rights, and promoting women’s rights. After President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s death in 1945, she served as a U.S. delegate to the United Nations, chairing the Commission on Human Rights and playing a pivotal role in drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Despite her significant influence, she never pursued the presidency (britannica.com).
