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The Roosevelts: An Intimate History chronicles the lives of Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in American politics. Available with English audio, English captions, Spanish audio, Spanish captions, and Audio Description.

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The Roosevelts
Intro
Watch the introduction to The Roosevelts: An Intimate History.
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The Roosevelts
A Strong and Active Faith (1944-1962)
Examine Eleanor’s role as civil rights and U.N champion after FDR’s death.
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The Roosevelts
The Common Cause (1939-1944)
Survey FDR’s leadership during WWII, while Eleanor tends to wounded servicemen.
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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; 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.
Latest Episodes
Watch • 1:51:33
The Roosevelts
A Strong and Active Faith (1944-1962)
Examine Eleanor’s role as civil rights and U.N champion after FDR’s death.
Episode: S1 E7 | 1:51:33
Watch • 1:55:05
The Roosevelts
The Common Cause (1939-1944)
Survey FDR’s leadership during WWII, while Eleanor tends to wounded servicemen.
Episode: S1 E6 | 1:55:05
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The Roosevelts
The Rising Road (1933-1939)
Examine FDR’s New Deal and Eleanor’s growing political activism.
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The Roosevelts
The Storm (1920-1933)
FDR battles with polio and responds to the Great Depression.
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The Roosevelts
The Fire of Life (1910-1919)
Trace the effects of WWI on the lives of the Roosevelts.
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The Roosevelts
In the Arena (1901-1910)
Theodore’s presidency and FDR and Eleanor’s courtship and marriage.
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The Roosevelts
Get Action (1858-1901)
Examine the early lives of Theodore Roosevelt and his younger cousin, Franklin.
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Extras
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Timeline Clip - Theodore and Booker T. Washington at Dinner
Timeline Clip - Theodore Roosevelt has dinner with Booker T. Washington.
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Timeline Clip - Theodore Roosevelt’s Views On Civilization
Timeline Clip - Theodore Roosevelt’s Views On Civilization
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Booker T. Washington at the White House
Theodore Roosevelt invites Booker T. Washington to dine at the White House.
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Eleanor Roosevelt: The Early Years
Eleanor Roosevelt had a very lonely childhood.
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The Roosevelts
FDR Contracts Polio
In the the summer of 1921 Franklin Delano Roosevelt contracts polio.
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt: The Early Years
Franklin Delano Roosevelt was adored by his parents but had a very lonely childhood.
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Theodore Roosevelt: Personality
Theodore Roosevelt was a larger-than-life character.
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Theodore Roosevelt: Political Beginnings
Theodore Roosevelt's political accomplishments at 26 were impressive.
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The Royals' Visit
King George and Queen Elizabeth visit the United States in June of 1939.
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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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