ELEANOR'S ADVICE FOR THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
New York City (JFK+50) First Lady of the World Eleanor Roosevelt* wrote...
"As the day (of the inauguration) approaches, the weight of the responsibility he will carry must grow heavier and heavier. If he has the right temperament for the job, he feels confident of being able to face problems and...find solutions."
Mrs. Roosevelt continued...
"One must have confidence in oneself, trust in God, and (an) optimistic disposition."
Just as her words are applicable to her husband, Franklin D. Roosevelt, we hope,pray and expect that they are applicable to Joseph R. Biden who will become the 46th President of the United States at noon tomorrow.
*Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) was born in New York City & served as First Lady of the United States from 1933 to 1945 making her the longest-serving First Lady in U.S. history.
AER's syndicated newspaper column "My Day" was published from Dec 31 1935 to Sept 26 1962.
SOURCE
"My Day: January 18, 1961," by Eleanor Roosevelt, The Eleanor Roosevelt Papers Digital Edition, 2017, www2.gwu.edu/
