


The Roosevelts
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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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
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
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 Roosevelt: South Pacific Visit
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.
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.

Booker T. Washington at the White House
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.
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.

Eleanor Roosevelt: The Early Years
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.
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.

Eleanor Roosevelt: The Red Cross
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 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

Intro
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.
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.

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
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
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

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
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
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 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
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
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

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
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
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: The Nobel Peace Prize
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
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

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.