Theodore Roosevelt: The Early Years

Season 1

About the Episode

As a young man, Theodore Roosevelt was weak, had a poor heart, and was not expected to live a very long life. Yet during his years at Harvard, he rose to popularity among the university's most prestigious clubs, fought for the lightweight boxing championship, was among the top of his class, and even fell in love.

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

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Extras

PBS Previews: The Roosevelts

Explore the making of the The Roosevelts: An Intimate History.

32:25
New Deal Achievements

FDR's New Deal brought great relief to the American People.

3:31
Official Trailer

The film weaves the stories of Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt.

0:30
February 14, 1901

Theodore Roosevelt lost both his mother and his wife on Valentine's Day, 1901.

3:20
President McKinley Assassinated

President McKinley is assassinated and Theodore Roosevelt becomes president.

3:05
Great Leaders

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

3:07
Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Visit To Ebbets Field

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

3:45
Franklin Delano Roosevelt: The 1944 Campaign Speech

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

3:31
Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Recovery

FDR begins his slow recovery after polio.

4:55
The Royals' Visit

King George and Queen Elizabeth visit the United States in June of 1939.

2:09