Education Clip Trust Busting

About the Episode

Theodore Roosevelt believed the industrial trusts had their place but felt their power was too great and that only government could serve as counterweight.

Aired: 09/12/14 | Expires: | Runtime: 5m 48s

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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.

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Episode 2, Season 1<br> In the Arena (1901-1910)

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

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