Eleanor Roosevelt

I have a fair bit of admiration for the woman, her accomplishments, and putting up with her philandering husband, but there's no question she's a Schnauzer.

Does it really make anyone like her more or less that she is labelled 'ugly'? I feel a true affection for a woman who could see beyond the mores of societal dictates and embrace brown skinned human beings despite their melatonin content.... RIDICULOUS....people are so IGNORANT....I feel a true affection for a woman who created the WIC program so that (probably at least one of your relatives) could EAT during the depression.... So is life just a system of barter and trade or is their any evidence of true exchange based of mutual understanding, acceptance and genuine concern? The Queen of England is just an old lady who eats out of tupperware containers to me....I could give a crap less what she decrees or what contrived image she presents.... Are we all so bent on elitism that he lose our humanity in our pursuit of superiority... Albeit I would love to own delusions of grandeur and feel that I looked as good as Angelina Jolie when I face myself and a new day in the morning.... Howev... Read more

Notwithstanding the contributions that Eleanor Roosevelt may have made for society (as several prior comments have noted), this list is dedicated to rating based on appearance. With those criteria in mind, Eleanor easily bubbles up to the top. No matter how many new deals she received, there isn't much one can say about the ugly cards she was dealt. Nevertheless, I will say that it is probably easy to work for the public good when one already has means and no financial worries. In addition, one shouldn't be surprised that Eleanor was an influential First Lady, her being in the White house for more than 3 terms. Yet again, she should be credited with playing well the cards she was dealt. Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was born October 11, 1884 in New York where she died November 7, 1962 of bone marrow tuberculosis.

Many moons ago, my mother informed me that one of my grandmothers actually hated Eleanor Roosevelt. I was never quite able to figure that one out totally but, I think it may have put her (my grandmother) in a very small clique back when. From all reports in history books, etc. (providing varied accounts of past events can ever be entirely believed), Mrs. Roosevelt spent a large portion of her life honestly trying to help humanity. No, she was not beautiful or even mildly pretty and time did nothing to change that. But, few people on earth are ever going to win beauty contests and even fewer will have the inclination to give their all to help those in need. In spite of my grandmothers no doubt partisan enhanced ire, I believe that Eleanor was one of the unique people who took seriously the words..."For of those to whom much is given, much is required." (Luke 12:48).

a 3.5. i could not give her worse than this. You cannot help what looks you are born with. It really is too bad there is that much emphasis on beauty. Eleanor was a great example of someone who may not have outward pretty looks but was beautiful on the inside. she was a role model for other first ladies that they could make a difference for their country. she did a lot of good over the years and kept on even after her husband died.

When asked if she had any regrets in her life, Eleanor Roosevelt replied, "Only one...that I wasn't prettier."

I remember in 1960 sitting in our living room and watching the Democratic Convention with my grandfather. He and I were both supporters of JFK for the nomination, and Eleanor was for Stevenson. Towards the end of the roll-call, Kennedy was close to the majority. The camera swooped to the Wyoming Delegation and there was Teddy Kennedy. Wyoming was not a JFK delegation, but Teddy was able to convince the Wyoming members to swing over to Jack and put him over the top. Eleanor was in the balcony and the cameras zoomed in on her and she was bawling about the result. Grandpa was disgusted to say the least. She was ugly but her home life was no bed of roses as FDR was a swordsman and ignored her for years. I alwys felt a little sorry for her.

Certainly not the most babe-alicious of First Ladies. However, she embodied a warmth and grace that has always made her deeply admired and celebrated. I think of her appeal as somewhat grandmotherly. To me, ugly is what ugly does, and Eleanor Roosevelt behaved quite contrarily -- like a person of noble attractiveness.

Taking shots at Eleanor is just plain mean. . .it feels like taking from the collection plate at church. . .but the truth often stings. . .that woman would make my dog howl. . .

Bless me, Father, for I have sinned...I've participated on this list with glee and enthusiasm, ripping into those people I don't particularly like for the most superficial of reasons...seriously, though, judging people on the way they look...let's face it, a great deal of what is perceived as beauty or ugliness is subjective. I think Eleanor's biggest problem was her teeth. If she had done something about the buck teeth, she might not have looked so homely. Then again...

A remarkable woman but this is not the right category for her. Those of you who have considered her a great world leader over the likes of Gorbachev and Reagan need to review your history.

Her and her husband should have been submitted to Darwin's Waiting room!

Eleanor was a crusader for human rights. She wasn't perfect, but she sure was no racist. *Ahem, DizzyC!* Miss Ignorant Bitch.

Yay!If Eleanor can be "woman of the century", Everyone can now be! Just do the following: 1. Sleep with family members! Kissin' cousins, y'all! Kissin' cousins! 2. Never brush your teeth! Stains are sexy! 3. Hide young girls in your bedroom. When the hubby's away, Have a lesbian affair with someone 18 years younger than you! 4. Pretend to be intrested in minority rights. 5. Marry your cousin and breed retarded kids. 6. Oh, and remember, Don't let little Mongo wander outside where they are.....*GASP*....Evil Asian People! The Horror! The Horror! 7. Talk all the time, even if you don't know what you're talking about. 8. Admit to being a redneck inbred and breeding inbred redneck retards. 9. Pretend to be interested in human rights. 10. Steal Frida Kahlo's hairstyle. 11. Find out your husband's cheating on you, but stick with him anyways. After all, He is your cousin. Yee-haw! Yer kissin' cousin, Momma's little redneck! 12. If all else fails, Go sleep with more relatives of ... Read more

While her efforts to end racism were courageous and heroic, She was not what we would call an "intelligent life form". Sure, she displayed acts of bravery, but she did a lot of stupid things. Number one was having sex with her family members. ( She was Franklin Roosevelt's cousin. She didn't have to change her last name because he was a relative.) Number two, She gave a bad name to lesbians for covering up her lifestyle and being ashamed of who she really was.

Eleanor Roosevelt is definately one of the most important and politically active first ladies in history, which is why I urge RIA to compile a list of the First Ladies to rate. She had one hell of a unique relationship with her husband, FDR, and was very instrumental in composing many of his policies as his top advisor. After his death, she was still up to serving her country in the United Nations, and until her death in 1962, was a champion of Civil Rights and human rights advocates. "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent"-- Eleanor Roosevelt.

Inbred mental defective. Living proof that polio crippled cousins marrying ugly cousins is never a good idea.

Does anyone even know the real Eleanor? Morally bankrupt.

She pushed for the support of African Americans and got it overwhelmingly. She was a brilliant woman. She even held a spot in the U.N. Elanor was actually very devisive in her husband's administration during his battle with polio.

Liberal busybody with totalitarian tendencies. Should have gotten braces.

Absolutely inconsequential next to others on this list.

Maybe the most important woman ever lived! :o)