Let's take a look back at Eleanor Roosevelt, a woman who did not shrink from fear, but looked it square in the face. ?Courage is more exhilarating than fear,? she said, ?and in the long run it is easier. We do not have to become heroes overnight. Just a step at a time, meeting each thing that comes up, ...discovering we have the strength to stare it down.? The Women's Defense Coalition seeks to empower women to overcome fear by developing the courage to protect themselves. Believe it or not, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt had her permit to carry a pistol--and did so in lieu of Secret Service protection! You can check out her story here. And so, in the spirit of Eleanor Roosevelt, who valued her independence and chose to be her own self-protector, we salute women everywhere who do the same. #herstory #womenshistorymonth #EleanorRoosevelt #courageoverfear #WDC #WDCofDelaware