Snippets of the letters highlight the first couple’s down-to-earth qualities and Eleanor’s deft handling of the criticism she received for daring to serve hot dogs to the royals. While specific source notes aren’t provided, Kimmelman references the letters available at the research library at Hyde Park, where the Roosevelts hosted the picnic honoring the royal guests. Eleanor Roosevelt is depicted as an active, tireless, and caring First Lady who can handle stately White House dinners proficiently enough, even though she prefers simpler fare. This picture book recounts England’s King George VI and Queen Elizabeth’s 1939 visit to America.
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