Eleanor Roosevelt was a political leader, diplomat, and human rights activist (born October 11, 1884) who transformed the role of First Lady and helped define modern human rights. Rather than serving only as a ceremonial figure, she became an active public voice for social justice, traveling widely, writing daily, and meeting directly with workers, soldiers, and marginalized communities. Her leadership in drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights after World War II gave the world a shared moral framework centered on dignity, freedom, and equality. She combined empathy with action, demonstrating that moral leadership can be both compassionate and effective.