The Unveiling of Eleanor Roosevelt's Portrait

This photograph is of actress Mary Fickett, who played Eleanor Roosevelt in the movie "Sunrise at Campobello," reading excerpts from Mrs. Roosevelt's autobiographical works to over 250 guests at the unveiling of Roosevelt's portrait in the East Room of the White House on February 4, 1966. First Lady Lady Bird Johnson spearheaded efforts to acquire the portrait and it was purchased by the White House Historical Association for the White House Collection. The portrait was painted by Douglas Chandor. Eleanor Roosevelt first sat for the portrait in Chandor's New York studio in 1949.