{"product_id":"the-moral-basis-of-democracy-paperback","title":"The Moral Basis of Democracy - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEleanor Roosevelt\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAllida Black\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by), \u003cb\u003eCarol Howard Merritt\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA wartime manifesto on the moral obligations of democratic citizens from the most influential first lady in American history.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With the threat of the Third Reich looming, Eleanor Roosevelt employs the history of human rights to establish the idea that at the core of democracy is a spiritual responsibility to other citizens. Roosevelt then calls on all Americans, especially the youth, to prioritize the well-being of others and have faith that their fellow citizens will protect them in return. She defines this trust between people as a trait of true democracy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Roosevelt advances an optimistic model for the democracy of the future, and although we've taken some steps in the direction of her vision, it's still a long way from reality. The issues first addressed in this 1940 essay--namely financial inequality and racial discrimination--are sadly still relevant today, as bigotry continues to undermine our national unity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Her first publication as first lady, \u003ci\u003eThe Moral Basis of Democracy\u003c\/i\u003e is an honest and heartfelt call for all Americans to choose love and faith over hatred and fear. Roosevelt takes an inspiring stance in defense of democracy, progress, and morality; the wisdom imparted here is timeless, and a must-read for every American. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This edition features a foreword by Rev. Carol Howard Merritt, an introduction by Roosevelt historian Allida Black, PhD, and an illustrated biography of Eleanor Roosevelt including images from the author's estate. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEleanor Roosevelt was born in New York City on October 11, 1884. The wife of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, she wasn't satisfied with the traditional role of the first lady, and resolved to show the world the first lady's importance in American politics by actively promoting human, civil, and women's rights. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Following the death of her husband in 1945, Roosevelt went on to serve as delegate to the United Nations General Assembly, representative to the Commission on Human Rights under Harry S. Truman, and chairwoman of the Presidential Commission on the Status of Women under John F. Kennedy. In addition to her political work, Roosevelt is the author of multiple books on her life and experiences, including \u003ci\u003eThis Is My Story\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e On My Own\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Moral Basis of Democracy.\u003c\/i\u003e She died on November 7, 1962. \u003cbr\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 98\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.24 x 8 x 5.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 19, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52732234727731,"sku":"9781504036436","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/bHRjV1A2UGV6SnIzRXFFdmsyUzFpUT09.webp?v=1763884894","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/the-moral-basis-of-democracy-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}