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

Theodore Roosevelt: Police Commissioner

Theodore Roosevelt becomes Police Commissioner of New York.

4:17
Theodore Roosevelt: Personality

Theodore Roosevelt was a larger-than-life character.

3:37
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
Eleanor Roosevelt: The Red Cross

During World War I Eleanor Roosevelt volunteered with the Red Cross.

2:58
Eleanor Roosevelt: The Early Years

Eleanor Roosevelt had a very lonely childhood.

4:22
Booker T. Washington at the White House

Theodore Roosevelt invites Booker T. Washington to dine at the White House.

3:18
Eleanor Roosevelt: South Pacific Visit

Eleanor traveled to the South Pacific during World War II to visit the troops.

4:02
Rough Riders WWI

Theodore Roosevelt asks to form a 'rough riders' regiment to fight in World War I.

3:45
Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Fourth Inaugural Address

January 1945 FDR speaks at his 4th Inaugural Address.

3:16