Political Changes that Occurred Between 1929 and 1950

Political Changes

Since Lorena Hickok had a very close relationship with the first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt, who was very involved in Democratic Party politics, Hickok inherited the same political view. Hickok followed Eleanor everywhere she went and saw what Eleanor was doing to help and followed her in the same path. Two days after becoming the first lady, Eleanor had the 1st press conference with 35 women reporters. One of then was Lorena Hickok. Hickok told Eleanor that she wanted to help women reporters keep their jobs during the depression. Ever since the 1st press conference, Eleanor would invite Hickok to keep the American people informed about her White House like and the political activities that were going on. For a very long time Hickok lived at the White House and learned how to be a politician and act like one. Eleanor taught Hickok all the ideas and trick to be a successful political person. This changed Hickok's political view points and that is what Eleanor's goal was. As this went on Hick's attitude towards the government changes. Before, Hickok was very angry at the government because she was getting paid very much as a very young adult. After she met Eleanor at the 1st press conference, Hickok told Eleanor about her problems and she want a change at all the reporters. This made Eleanor very concerned and took part and making a change. This made Hickok realize that the government and the new president/first lad was not bad at all.