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Washington, D.C. Pete Seeger, noted folk singer entertaining at the opening of the Washington labor canteen, sponsored by the United Federal Labor Canteen, sponsored by the Federal Workers of American, Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO)

Washington, D.C. Pete Seeger, noted folk singer, leading the crowd in "When We March into Berlin" at the opening of the Washington labor canteen, sponsored by the United Federal Workers of American, Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO)

Washington, D.C. A hostess at the opening of the Washington labor canteen, sponsored by the United Federal Workers of American, Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO)

Washington, D.C. A hostess at the opening of the Washington labor canteen, sponsored by the United Federal Workers of American, Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO)

Washington, D.C. A hostess at the Washington labor canteen, sponsored by the United Federal Workers of America, Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO)

Washington, D.C. A hostess at the Washington labor canteen, sponsored by the United Federal Workers of America, Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO)

Washington, D.C. A hostess at the Washington labor canteen, sponsored by the United Federal Workers of America, Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO)

Washington, D.C. Eleanor Roosevelt listening to Carile Tart of the District of Columbia recreation committee sing folk songs at the opening of the Washington labor canteen, sponsored by the United Federal Workers of American, Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO)

Washington, D.C. Eleanor Roosevelt listening to Carile Tart of the District of Columbia recreation committee sing folk songs at the opening of the Washington labor canteen, sponsored by the United Federal Workers of American, Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO)

Washington, D.C. Pete Seeger, noted folk singer entertaining at the opening of the Washington labor canteen, sponsored by the United Federal Labor Canteen, sponsored by the Federal Workers of American, Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO)

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Picture shows First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt in audience.

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Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944.

More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.fsaowi

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Film copy on SIS roll 19, frame 1922.

Eleanor Roosevelt was an American political figure, diplomat, and activist. She was the longest-serving First Lady of the United States, holding the position from 1933 to 1945 during her husband Franklin D. Roosevelt's four terms in office. Roosevelt was a strong advocate for civil rights and worked to improve the lives of disadvantaged people. She was also involved in the formation of the United Nations and served as its first chairperson of the Human Rights Commission. Roosevelt was a pioneering figure in American politics and a role model for many women. The Roosevelt family is an American political family from New York City. The family has produced several notable politicians, including two United States Presidents: Theodore Roosevelt and Franklin D. Roosevelt. The Roosevelt family is descended from the Dutch settlers of New Amsterdam, and their surname comes from the Dutch van Roosevelt, meaning "of Roosevelt." The Roosevelt family has been involved in politics for several generations, and many members have held important political offices. Some other notable members of the Roosevelt family include Eleanor Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt Jr., and Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr.

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Eleanor Roosevelt

The longest-serving First Lady of the United States
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No known restrictions. For information, see U.S. Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information Black & White Photographs http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/071_fsab.html

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district of columbia washington dc safety film negatives joseph a joseph anthony horne photo washington labor canteen federal labor canteen federal workers washington pete seeger folk singer industrial organizations ultra high resolution high resolution office of war information farm security administration performing arts singer american eleanor roosevelt first lady america united states history gathering crowd library of congress