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The Roosevelts

In the Arena (1901-1910)

Season 1 Episode 2 | 1hr 56m 20s

Murder brings Theodore Roosevelt to the presidency, but in the seven years that follow, he transforms the office and makes himself perhaps the best-loved of all presidents, battling corporate greed, preserving American wilderness, carrying the message of American might around the world. FDR weds Eleanor Roosevelt, and jumps at the chance to run for the New York state senate.

Aired: 09/14/14
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.
Extras
Watch • 7:51
The Roosevelts
Intro
Watch the introduction to The Roosevelts: An Intimate History.
Clip: S1 | 7:51
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
Watch • 1:56:40
The Roosevelts
The Rising Road (1933-1939)
Examine FDR’s New Deal and Eleanor’s growing political activism.
Episode: S1 E5 | 1:56:40
Watch • 1:56:40
The Roosevelts
The Storm (1920-1933)
FDR battles with polio and responds to the Great Depression.
Episode: S1 E4 | 1:56:40
Watch • 1:56:30
The Roosevelts
The Fire of Life (1910-1919)
Trace the effects of WWI on the lives of the Roosevelts.
Episode: S1 E3 | 1:56:30
Watch • 3:18
The Roosevelts
Timeline Clip - Theodore and Booker T. Washington at Dinner
Timeline Clip - Theodore Roosevelt has dinner with Booker T. Washington.
Special: 3:18
Watch • 2:24
The Roosevelts
Timeline Clip - Theodore Roosevelt’s Views On Civilization
Timeline Clip - Theodore Roosevelt’s Views On Civilization
Special: 2:24
Watch • 1:54:57
The Roosevelts
Get Action (1858-1901)
Examine the early lives of Theodore Roosevelt and his younger cousin, Franklin.
Episode: S1 E1 | 1:54:57
Watch • 3:18
The Roosevelts
Booker T. Washington at the White House
Theodore Roosevelt invites Booker T. Washington to dine at the White House.
Clip: S1 | 3:18
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
Watch • 1:56:40
The Roosevelts
The Rising Road (1933-1939)
Examine FDR’s New Deal and Eleanor’s growing political activism.
Episode: S1 E5 | 1:56:40
Watch • 1:56:40
The Roosevelts
The Storm (1920-1933)
FDR battles with polio and responds to the Great Depression.
Episode: S1 E4 | 1:56:40
Watch • 1:56:30
The Roosevelts
The Fire of Life (1910-1919)
Trace the effects of WWI on the lives of the Roosevelts.
Episode: S1 E3 | 1:56:30
Watch • 1:54:57
The Roosevelts
Get Action (1858-1901)
Examine the early lives of Theodore Roosevelt and his younger cousin, Franklin.
Episode: S1 E1 | 1:54:57