The Roosevelts
A chronicle of three members of the most influential family in American politics.
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President McKinley Assassinated
President McKinley is assassinated and Theodore Roosevelt becomes president.
President McKinley is assassinated and Theodore Roosevelt becomes president.
New Deal Achievements
FDR's New Deal brought great relief to the American People.
FDR's New Deal brought great relief to the American People.
Theodore Roosevelt: American Hero
After the Spanish-American War, Theodore Roosevelt becomes an American Hero.
After the Spanish-American War, Theodore Roosevelt becomes an American Hero.
Eleanor Roosevelt: South Pacific Visit
Eleanor traveled to the South Pacific during World War II to visit the troops.
Eleanor traveled to the South Pacific during World War II to visit the troops.
Booker T. Washington at the White House
Theodore Roosevelt invites Booker T. Washington to dine at the White House.
Theodore Roosevelt invites Booker T. Washington to dine at the White House.
Eleanor Roosevelt: The Early Years
Eleanor Roosevelt had a very lonely childhood.
Eleanor Roosevelt had a very lonely childhood.
Eleanor Roosevelt: The Red Cross
During World War I Eleanor Roosevelt volunteered with the Red Cross.
During World War I Eleanor Roosevelt volunteered with the Red Cross.
Intro
Watch the introduction to The Roosevelts: An Intimate History.
Watch the introduction to The Roosevelts: An Intimate History.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt: The 1944 Campaign Speech
FDR opens his campaign with a humorous speech about Fala, his scottie dog.
FDR opens his campaign with a humorous speech about Fala, his scottie dog.
The Lead Up To World War II
Eleanor and FDR look on in horror as the Nazi Party sweeps across Germany.
Eleanor and FDR look on in horror as the Nazi Party sweeps across Germany.
Battle of the Bulge
FDR remained calm when hearing of the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944.
FDR remained calm when hearing of the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944.
Theodore Roosevelt: Death
A new era is ushered in as WWI ends and Theodore Roosevelt dies.
A new era is ushered in as WWI ends and Theodore Roosevelt dies.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Fourth Inaugural Address
January 1945 FDR speaks at his 4th Inaugural Address.
January 1945 FDR speaks at his 4th Inaugural Address.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Visit To Ebbets Field
FDR's New York 1944 Campaign took him to Ebbets Field in the rain.
FDR's New York 1944 Campaign took him to Ebbets Field in the rain.
Eleanor Roosevelt vs. Sara Delano Roosevelt
Eleanor clashed at times with her mother-in-law, Sara Delano Roosevelt.
Eleanor clashed at times with her mother-in-law, Sara Delano Roosevelt.
The Royals' Visit
King George and Queen Elizabeth visit the United States in June of 1939.
King George and Queen Elizabeth visit the United States in June of 1939.
Rough Riders WWI
Theodore Roosevelt asks to form a 'rough riders' regiment to fight in World War I.
Theodore Roosevelt asks to form a 'rough riders' regiment to fight in World War I.
Theodore Roosevelt: Warmonger
Theodore Roosevelt believed in the survival of the fittest and 'might makes right.'
Theodore Roosevelt believed in the survival of the fittest and 'might makes right.'
Theodore Roosevelt: Heroism on D-Day
General Theodore Roosevelt Jr. was the American commander who took Utah Beach on D-Day.
General Theodore Roosevelt Jr. was the American commander who took Utah Beach on D-Day.
Great Leaders
Theodore, Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt all overcame adversity to achieve greatness.
Theodore, Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt all overcame adversity to achieve greatness.
Hyde Park Roosevelts
James Roosevelt married Sara Delano and they settle down in Hyde Park.
James Roosevelt married Sara Delano and they settle down in Hyde Park.
Theodore Roosevelt: Police Commissioner
Theodore Roosevelt becomes Police Commissioner of New York.
Theodore Roosevelt becomes Police Commissioner of New York.
Theodore Roosevelt: The Early Years
Theodore Roosevelt attends Harvard and meets Alice Lee. They marry in 1880.
Theodore Roosevelt attends Harvard and meets Alice Lee. They marry in 1880.
Theodore Roosevelt: The Nobel Peace Prize
Theodore Roosevelt settles the Russo-Japanese War and wins the Nobel Peace Prize.
Theodore Roosevelt settles the Russo-Japanese War and wins the Nobel Peace Prize.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Recovery
FDR begins his slow recovery after polio.
FDR begins his slow recovery after polio.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt: The Early Years
Franklin Delano Roosevelt was adored by his parents but had a very lonely childhood.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt was adored by his parents but had a very lonely childhood.
Sagamore Hill
Theodore Roosevelt marries Edith Carow and they settle down in Sagamore Hill, New York.
Theodore Roosevelt marries Edith Carow and they settle down in Sagamore Hill, New York.
Theodore Roosevelt: Political Beginnings
Theodore Roosevelt's political accomplishments at 26 were impressive.
Theodore Roosevelt's political accomplishments at 26 were impressive.
February 14, 1901
Theodore Roosevelt lost both his mother and his wife on Valentine's Day, 1901.
Theodore Roosevelt lost both his mother and his wife on Valentine's Day, 1901.
FDR Contracts Polio
In the the summer of 1921 Franklin Delano Roosevelt contracts polio.
In the the summer of 1921 Franklin Delano Roosevelt contracts polio.
