The Roosevelts: An Intimate History chronicles the lives of Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in American politics. Available with English audio, English captions, Spanish audio, Spanish captions, and Audio Description.
Episodes
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Episode 7, Season 1
A Strong and Active Faith (1944-1962)Examine Eleanor’s role as civil rights and U.N champion after FDR’s death.1:51:33 -
Episode 6, Season 1
The Common Cause (1939-1944)Survey FDR’s leadership during WWII, while Eleanor tends to wounded servicemen.1:55:05 -
Episode 5, Season 1
The Rising Road (1933-1939)Examine FDR’s New Deal and Eleanor’s growing political activism.1:56:40 -
Episode 3, Season 1
The Fire of Life (1910-1919)Trace the effects of WWI on the lives of the Roosevelts.1:56:30 -
Episode 4, Season 1
The Storm (1920-1933)FDR battles with polio and responds to the Great Depression.1:56:40 -
Episode 2, Season 1
In the Arena (1901-1910)Theodore’s presidency and FDR and Eleanor’s courtship and marriage.1:56:20 -
Episode 1, Season 1
Get Action (1858-1901)Examine the early lives of Theodore Roosevelt and his younger cousin, Franklin.1:54:57
