The Untold Story of Eleanor Roosevelt
Thursday, April 30, 2015
7:30pm - 9pm
She may be the most revered and accomplished First Lady in American history, but Eleanor Roosevelt faced more than her share of detractors. Franklin D. Roosevelt III will moderate a discussion and Q&A featuring Marc Peyser and Timothy Dwyer, authors of Hissing Cousins: The Untold Story of Eleanor Roosevelt and Alice Roosevelt Longworth exploring Eleanor Roosevelt's quest for dignity, in both the political and personal spheres.
Marc Peyser is a writer and former deputy editor at Newsweek. Timothy Dwyer is Chief Executive Officer of School Choice International and Head Liturgical Usher at the Cathedral.
The pre-discussion reception—made possible with the support of The Layman's Club—begins at 6:30 pm in the Crossing.