The Roosevelts

Theodore Roosevelt: Political Beginnings

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Theodore Roosevelt's political accomplishments at 26 were impressive.

Aired: 09/13/14

Rating: NR

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Funding is provided by Bank of America; CPB; Mr. Jack C. Taylor; The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations; The NEH; Rosalind P. Walter; PBS and members of The Better Angels Society, including Jessica & John Fullerton; The Pfeil Foundation – David, Mindy, Robert & Daniel Pfeil; Joan Wellhouse Newton; Bonnie & Tom McCloskey; and The Golklin Family.

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Intro

Watch the introduction to The Roosevelts: An Intimate History.

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The Lead Up To World War II

Eleanor and FDR look on in horror as the Nazi Party sweeps across Germany.

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The Lead Up To World War II

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Sagamore Hill

Theodore Roosevelt marries Edith Carow and they settle down in Sagamore Hill, New York.

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Sagamore Hill

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New Deal Achievements

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

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New Deal Achievements

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Hyde Park Roosevelts

James Roosevelt married Sara Delano and they settle down in Hyde Park.

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Hyde Park Roosevelts

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President McKinley Assassinated

President McKinley is assassinated and Theodore Roosevelt becomes president.

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President McKinley Assassinated

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Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Fourth Inaugural Address

January 1945 FDR speaks at his 4th Inaugural Address.

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Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Fourth Inaugural Address

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Theodore Roosevelt: Death

A new era is ushered in as WWI ends and Theodore Roosevelt dies.

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Theodore Roosevelt: Death

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Battle of the Bulge

FDR remained calm when hearing of the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944.

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Battle of the Bulge

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Franklin Delano Roosevelt: The 1944 Campaign Speech

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

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Franklin Delano Roosevelt: The 1944 Campaign Speech

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Eleanor Roosevelt: The Red Cross

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

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Eleanor Roosevelt: The Red Cross

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Eleanor Roosevelt: The Early Years

Eleanor Roosevelt had a very lonely childhood.

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Eleanor Roosevelt: The Early Years

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