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Caption
Eleanor Roosevelt, Humanitarian (1963)
Number
1236
Prompt
The flame on the candle in the stamp's design could have a gentle, animated flicker. John F. Kennedy, the President in the image on the right, should turn to the left and then the right before facing the camera ans smiling.
Body

The 1963 Eleanor Roosevelt stamp celebrates a woman who redefined the role of First Lady and became a powerful force for social and political change in her own right. During her husband's presidency, she was a tireless advocate for the poor, the unemployed, and minorities, traveling extensively throughout the country and serving as the "eyes and ears" of the administration. After Franklin D. Roosevelt's death, she continued her public service on the world stage, serving as a delegate to the United Nations and as the first chairperson of the UN Commission on Human Rights. In this role, she was the driving force behind the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a landmark document that continues to shape international law and inspire human rights movements around the globe. This stamp, with its image of a thoughtful and compassionate Roosevelt, is a testament to her enduring legacy as a humanitarian and a global citizen.