After FDR's death, Eleanor continued to be an influential figure

Mrs. Roosevelt's life was busier than ever after she departed the White House in 1945. She remained a significant player in the Democratic Party. A tireless traveler, Roosevelt visited dozens of nations throughout his multiple trips across the world and had meetings with the majority of the world's leaders. She advocated for organized labor, delivered speeches and lectures in front of large crowds, and supported several causes including women's rights, minority rights, child welfare, and the rights of displaced people. Just a few weeks before she passed away, the final of her "My Day" columns appeared. She continued to write books and articles.

Aplastic anemia, TB, and heart failure caused Eleanor's death in New York City on November 7, 1962. Age-wise, she was 78. She is interred in Hyde Park, the Hudson River residence of her husband's family and the location of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library. In many respects, it was also her library because she had established such a significant legacy as first lady, one that would serve as the standard for all of her successors. This story is also considered one of the most interesting facts about Eleanor Roosevelt.