Eleanor Rooseveltová a její vliv na politiku Franklina D. Roosevelta

This thesis examines the influence of America's First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt, on the policies of her husband and U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The objective of this thesis is to determine in what situations Eleanor influenced Franklin and what decisions he made because of her. The thesis will address the research question of how Eleanor Roosevelt influenced Franklin D. Roosevelt's politics. To answer the research question and fulfill the objectives, the method of historical case study analysis is used through the examination of autobiographies, historical scholarly documents, biographies, and letters. The research conducted has identified and described the exact situations in which Eleanor influenced Franklin, demonstrating the extent of her influence on him. The thesis shows that Eleanor had an influence on Franklin's policies and because of her help he was a prominent politician and the president with the longest-serving term in American history. Thanks to Eleanor he had a great positive impact on minority rights and together they changed the lives of countless people.