Ep. 17: The Struggle Continues – Eleanor Roosevelt, Roosevelt University and the Fight for Social Justice

Professors Margaret Rung and Andrew Trees continue their roles as guest hosts as they discuss Eleanor and Franklin Delano Roosevelt, two towering figures in American history.

 

As the director of the University’s Center for New Deal Studies, Margie Rung is our resident expert in all things Roosevelt. She and professor Andy Trees will talk about the legacies of our University namesakes in the context of this year’s conference theme, Eleanor Roosevelt’s American dream.

 

Margaret Rung and Andy Trees are co-chairs of the programming committee for the American Dream Reconsidered Conference, held September 14–17. Learn more and register for the virtual conference at roosevelt.edu/americandream.