Nina Roosevelt Gibson's Favorite Memories With Her Grandmother Eleanor Roosevelt

In this episode of “This I Remember: Roosevelt Family Stories,” Nina Roosevelt Gibson shares stories of her experience growing up as a Roosevelt grandchild in Hyde Park, and her memories of traveling with Eleanor with her grandson, Haven. Nina recalls her day-to-day life during summers with her Grandmere, their travels together to the Middle East, and what she believes Eleanor would stand for today in political matters such as the conflict between Palestine and Israel. They went on to discuss the impacts of the Roosevelt name and legacy and the weight it carries nowadays, specifically how it impacts Haven Luke’s aspirations in life. Their conversation emphasizes Eleanor’s compassion, open mindedness, and empathy, and how it impacted every aspect of her life, and continues to impact her descendants lives.

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