Ep 4 - Part 2: A World of Love to You - Eleanor Roosevelt & Lorena Hickok

Author: Farz Sokhansanj, Taylor Pineiro
Published: Fri 13 Oct 2023
Episode Link: https://doomed-to-fail.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-4-part-2-a-world-of-love-to-you-eleanor-roosevelt-lorena-hickok-FuImXeSA

Today we re-visit Taylor's favorite love story. The doomed romantic relationship of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and the "#1 Girl Reporter in the Country" assigned to her, Lorena Hickok. Eleanor Roosevelt and FDR were a complicated couple who were perfect for each other in many ways. But, after five children, Eleanor discovered FDR's affair with a secretary - she offered divorce but ended up staying. Soon after, FDR was struck with polio, and ER hit the road, keeping his name in the press and reporting back to him all she knew about New York and beyond. Eleanor became the strong independent woman that we associate with her today - and she shared a lot of her life with her friend and partner, Lorena Hickok.

This is Taylor's favorite story! Hope you enjoy.

The original episode with sources - https://doomed-to-fail.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-4-empty-without-you

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