Education Clip ER and FDR Integrate the War Effort
About the Episode
Facing a threat of a public demonstration by black union workers over discrimination in defense plants, Roosevelt issued Executive Order 8802 creating the Fair Employment Practices Commission to combat discrimination.
Aired:
09/12/14
| Expires: | Runtime: 6m 13s
Recent Episodes
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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.| 1:54:57 -
Episode 2, Season 1<br> In the Arena (1901-1910)
Theodore’s presidency and FDR and Eleanor’s courtship and marriage.| 1:56:20
Extras
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Theodore Roosevelt: Police Commissioner
Theodore Roosevelt becomes Police Commissioner of New York.4:17 -
Theodore Roosevelt: Political Beginnings
Theodore Roosevelt's political accomplishments at 26 were impressive.4:30 -
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Eleanor Roosevelt: The Red Cross
During World War I Eleanor Roosevelt volunteered with the Red Cross.2:58 -
Eleanor Roosevelt: South Pacific Visit
Eleanor traveled to the South Pacific during World War II to visit the troops.4:02 -
Booker T. Washington at the White House
Theodore Roosevelt invites Booker T. Washington to dine at the White House.3:18 -
Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Fourth Inaugural Address
January 1945 FDR speaks at his 4th Inaugural Address.3:16 -
Theodore Roosevelt: American Hero
After the Spanish-American War, Theodore Roosevelt becomes an American Hero.2:49 -
Rough Riders WWI
Theodore Roosevelt asks to form a 'rough riders' regiment to fight in World War I.3:45 -
