Eleanor Roosevelt was an admired woman in history. Despite her troubled childhood and many obstacles in life, she transformed into a confident hardworking woman who accomplished many goals. Her many achievements in her life gained her much respect and she became a role model who many Americans looked up to. Eleanor Roosevelt's accomplishments and her overall personality made her and a very important woman in the history of America.
             Eleanor was born on October 11, 1884. She was born into a Victorian family in New York. Her mother was the former Anna Hall and her father was Elliot Roosevelt. The young parents had many friends, social prestige, and were came from a wealthy family. In the beginning of their marriage, Eleanor's parents were very much in love and spent many nice times together. Eleanor became very close to her father when she was young and he enjoyed her company as well. He gave her the nickname "little Nell" which was his nickname as a child. On October 1, 1889 Anna gave birth to another child, Elliot Jr., who later died of an illness.
             Soon after their marriage however, Eleanor's parent's relationship began its troubles. Elliot drank too much, played too much and worked too little. This was affecting his relationship with his wife and his family. An accident where Elliot broke his ankle also affected his family life. Elliot spent the summer in bed with Eleanor trying to comfort him. This was difficult for a young child and uncommon. This started Elliot's drug and alcohol addiction. He left the family and went south. After many months, Elliot finally came home in the winter but was not cured. He continued to drink heavily and had an affair with one of his servants, Katy Mann. By 1890, he was desperate and fled again bringing his family with him. Here Eleanor spent quality time with her father. His drinking became less and less however, he resumed his drinking in 1891.
             Anna finally left Elliot takin...