The Roosevelts

President McKinley is assassinated and Theodore Roosevelt becomes president.

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

At this point in history, a victor of war is a victor of the public sphere. Theodore Roosevelt's success in the Spanish-American War opened every political door for his future. And his Easterner turned Westerner persona allowed him to appeal to most every aspect of American life at

Eleanor embarked on a humanitarian trip on behalf of the president to the South Pacific to see the troops in hospitals. The Navy’s top command believed it was a publicity stunt, but her actions there quickly changed their minds.

Theodore Roosevelt invites Booker T. Washington to dine at the White House. Both men respected each other and wanted each other’s support. The dinner went well, but the political backlash took Roosevelt by surprise. Note: This video includes strong or potentially offensive language. Viewer discretion is advised.

After a terrible early childhood, Eleanor Roosevelt’s Aunt “Bamie” suggests she be sent to Madame Souvestre’s girl’s school just outside London. This instills Eleanor with the characteristics of being independent-minded, intellectually alive, and socially conscious.

The First World War liberated Eleanor Roosevelt and her potential for service. In addition to organizing the Roosevelt household, she also volunteered at the Red Cross. Soon, the organization asked her to inspect St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, a mental facility filled with sailors and Marines suffering in the aftermath of

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.

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

As the Nazi Party swept across Germany and steadily gained power, there was growing concern from both Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt. However, a Gallup Poll showed the that majority of Americans opposed offering sanctuary to European refugees. And FDR's bill to sell arms to Britain and France should

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

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

January 1945 FDR speaks at his 4th Inaugural Address.

The weather can't stop Franklin Roosevelt. When his 1944 Campaign through four of the five New York City boroughs was compounded with torrential downpours, FDR insisted that it carry on as scheduled, despite the protests from his physician. The tour concluded with a speech at Ebbets Field, home

Eleanor clashed at times with her mother-in-law, Sara Delano Roosevelt.

King George and Queen Elizabeth visit the United States in June of 1939.

Theodore Roosevelt asks to form a 'rough riders' regiment to fight in World War I.

Theodore Roosevelt believed in the survival of the fittest and 'might makes right.'

General Theodore Roosevelt Jr. was the American commander who took Utah Beach on D-Day.

Ernest Hemingway once said, "The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places." Theodore, Franklin, and Eleanor Roosevelt, were all broken by life and faced their share of adversity. And, perhaps, it was the strength from their broken places that helped them to become

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

Theodore Roosevelt becomes Police Commissioner of New York.

As a young man, Theodore Roosevelt was weak, had a poor heart, and was not expected to live a very long life. Yet during his years at Harvard, he rose to popularity among the university's most prestigious clubs, fought for the lightweight boxing championship, was among the top

Theodore Roosevelt is revered for his conflict resolution skills. No other incident further exemplifies these skills than his settling of the Portsmouth Treaty during the Russo-Japanese War over Manchuria and Korea, for which Roosevelt was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. He was the first American to be awarded any Nobel

FDR begins his slow recovery after polio.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt was adored by his parents but had a very lonely childhood.

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

Theodore Roosevelt's political accomplishments at 26 were impressive.

Theodore Roosevelt lost both his mother and his wife on Valentine's Day, 1901.

In the the summer of 1921 Franklin Delano Roosevelt contracts polio.

Explore the making of the The Roosevelts: An Intimate History, a seven-part documentary by Ken Burns weaves the stories of Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, three members of one of the most prominent and influential families in American politics. The series marks the first time their individual stories have been