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“Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.” –Eleanor Roosevelt

By: Anayah Qayyum, Reporter
January 7, 2020
Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was the longest-serving First Lady throughout her husband President Franklin D. Roosevelt's four terms in office
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Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was the longest-serving First Lady throughout her husband President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s four terms in office

Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was an American political figure, diplomat and activist. She served as the First Lady of the United States from March 4, 1933, to April 12, 1945, during her husband President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s four terms in office, making her the longest-serving First Lady of the United States

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Anayah Qayyum
Anayah Qayyum, Reporter
Anayah Qayyum is currently a Junior at Colonia High School and is in her second year of Journalism. She descends from a pure Pakistani household but was born and raised in New Jersey. In addition, Qayyum has two younger brothers and is very close to her family. Qayyum is part of the Marching Patriots family and enjoys working in a group environment. She appreciates reading about people's opinions and writing about them on The Declaration.  Overall, Qayyum enjoys writing and spending her time with the Declaration.
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“Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.” –Eleanor Roosevelt