Education Clip: Public Service
About the Episode
Eleanor’s work was always her salvation. In the 1950s, she was still political active. She played hardball politics with a New York city boss, campaigned for Adlai Stevenson for president, and eventually supported John Kennedy in his 1960 bid for the White House. All the time, she continued to push for progressive/liberal initiatives and didn’t hesitate to criticize those with whom she disagreed.
Aired:
09/12/14
| Expires: | Runtime: 6m 17s
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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Director Ken Burns discusses The Roosevelts
The film weaves the stories of Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt.1:30 -
Theodore Roosevelt: The Early Years
Theodore Roosevelt attends Harvard and meets Alice Lee. They marry in 1880.3:26 -
Theodore Roosevelt: The Nobel Peace Prize
Theodore Roosevelt settles the Russo-Japanese War and wins the Nobel Peace Prize.3:49 -
President McKinley Assassinated
President McKinley is assassinated and Theodore Roosevelt becomes president.3:05 -
February 14, 1901
Theodore Roosevelt lost both his mother and his wife on Valentine's Day, 1901.3:20 -
Franklin Delano Roosevelt: The 1944 Campaign Speech
FDR opens his campaign with a humorous speech about Fala, his scottie dog.3:31
