RADIO

     Eleanor Roosevelt had her own weekly radio program “Over Our Coffee Cups” commercially sponsored by Pan-American Coffee Bureau. She made over 300 radio appearances from 1941 to 1942. Her programs mainly aired during the day to female homemakers, but had evening programs where she discussed larger matters. Roosevelt made $3,000 for each radio appearance which she donated to many charities she cared about. Eleanor encouraged listeners to write her with criticism, compliments, and suggested topics for her to touch upon. She received over 300,000 postcards and letters while her program was on the air.

Eleanor Roosevelt speaking on the radio. National First Ladies Library.

Eleanor Roosevelt's "My Day" newspaper column article. George Washington University, ER Paper Project, Oct. 11, 1944. 

"MY DAY"

     Eleanor also had her own newspaper column called “My Day.” She had articles in 90 newspapers across the country 6 days a week. These articles included where she traveled, books she read, people she met, and everyday things in her life. Her articles were widely popular because many people enjoyed reading about the lives of famous people. Roosevelt was admired for being very direct with the public and shared many things that other political families would not.