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Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Recovery
Season 1
The Roosevelts
About the Episode
FDR begins his slow recovery after polio.
Aired: | Expires: | Runtime: 4m 55s
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Episode 1, Season 1<br> Get Action (1858-1901)
Examine the early lives of Theodore Roosevelt and his younger cousin, Franklin.
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| 1:54:57
Episode 2, Season 1<br> In the Arena (1901-1910)
Theodore’s presidency and FDR and Eleanor’s courtship and marriage.
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| 1:56:20
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Extras
Timeline Clip - Theodore Roosevelt Becomes an American Hero
Timeline Clip - TR as American hero
2:49
Timeline Clip - McKinley assassinated & TR becomes President
Timeline Clip - McKinley assassinated, TR becomes President
0:00
Timeline Clip - TR Becomes Police Commissioner of NYC
TR as Police Commissioner of NYC
4:17
Education Clip: Eleanor Roosevelt Overcoming Fear
After the death of FDR Eleanor continued her work on behalf of civil rights
3:23
Education Clip: Speak Softly
Theodore Roosevelt's views on what makes a civilized nation
2:24
Education Clip FDR's Second 100 Days
In FDR's second 100 days he passes the social security act
4:21
Education Clip Trust Busting
Theodore Roosevelt took on the Industrial Trusts and J.P. Morgan and triumphed.
5:48
Education clip FDR D-Day Prayer
The Allies land at Normandy Beach on June 6, 1944 and FDR reads his prayer on the radio
1:52
Timeline Clip: FDR takes oath of office
Timeline Clip: FDR takes oath of office
6:56
Timeline Clip: FDR creates rehab center for fellow polios
Timeline Clip: FDR creates rehab center for fellow polios
11:20
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