Select the best evidence to support the statement "Eleanor Roosevelt's relationship with the media was unlike that of any first lady before her."

Question

When Mrs. Roosevelt came to the White House in 1933, she understood social conditions better than any of her predecessors and she transformed the role of first lady accordingly. She never shirked official entertaining; she greeted thousands with charming friendliness. She also broke precedent to hold press conferences, travel to all parts of the country, give lectures and radio broadcasts, and express her opinions candidly in a daily syndicated newspaper column, "My Day."
This made her a tempting target for political enemies but her integrity, her graciousness, and her sincerity of purpose endeared her personally to many-from heads of state to servicemen she visited abroad during World War II.

Answer 1

The best evidence to support the statement "Eleanor Roosevelt's relationship with the media was unlike that of any first lady before her" is found in the details about her innovative communication strategies and public engagements. Specifically:

• "She broke precedent to hold press conferences, travel to all parts of the country, give lectures and radio broadcasts, and express her opinions candidly in a daily syndicated newspaper column, 'My Day.'"

This passage highlights how Eleanor Roosevelt actively engaged with the media in ways that were unprecedented for first ladies before her, setting her apart and transforming the role.