Eleanor Roosevelt didn't allow much to stop her.
The trailblazing first lady, diplomat, and activist had a zest for life.
"Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby" tried comically crediting the former first lady with saying "America is all about speed.
Hot, nasty, badass speed." While Eleanor likely never said such a silly thing, she was no stranger to driving herself –- despite the vehement disapproval of the U.S.
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