Booker T. Washington at the White House

Season 1

About the Episode

Theodore Roosevelt invites Booker T. Washington to dine at the White House. Both men respected each other and wanted each other’s support. The dinner went well, but the political backlash took Roosevelt by surprise. Note: This video includes strong or potentially offensive language. Viewer discretion is advised.

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Extras

Sagamore Hill

Theodore Roosevelt marries Edith Carow and they settle down in Sagamore Hill, New York.

4:41
Theodore Roosevelt: Personality

Theodore Roosevelt was a larger-than-life character.

3:37
Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Visit To Ebbets Field

FDR's New York 1944 Campaign took him to Ebbets Field in the rain.

3:45
Great Leaders

Theodore, Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt all overcame adversity to achieve greatness.

3:07
Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Recovery

FDR begins his slow recovery after polio.

4:55
Theodore Roosevelt: Warmonger

Theodore Roosevelt believed in the survival of the fittest and 'might makes right.'

3:43
Hyde Park Roosevelts

James Roosevelt married Sara Delano and they settle down in Hyde Park.

4:49
Franklin Delano Roosevelt: The 1944 Campaign Speech

FDR opens his campaign with a humorous speech about Fala, his scottie dog.

3:31
Theodore Roosevelt: Death

A new era is ushered in as WWI ends and Theodore Roosevelt dies.

5:44
Theodore Roosevelt: Political Beginnings

Theodore Roosevelt's political accomplishments at 26 were impressive.

4:30