Theodore Roosevelt: American Hero

Season 1

About the Episode

At this point in history, a victor of war is a victor of the public sphere. Theodore Roosevelt's success in the Spanish-American War opened every political door for his future. And his Easterner turned Westerner persona allowed him to appeal to most every aspect of American life at the time.

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Theodore’s presidency and FDR and Eleanor’s courtship and marriage.

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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