The Roosevelts
Theodore Roosevelt: Personality

Official Trailer
The film weaves the stories of Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt.
The film weaves the stories of Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt.

Theodore Roosevelt: Personality
Theodore Roosevelt was a larger-than-life character.
Theodore Roosevelt was a larger-than-life character.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Intro
Watch the introduction to The Roosevelts: An Intimate History.
Watch the introduction to The Roosevelts: An Intimate History.

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.

Eleanor Roosevelt: The Early Years
Eleanor Roosevelt had a very lonely childhood.
Eleanor Roosevelt had a very lonely childhood.

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: 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.

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.

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.

Official Trailer 2
Fighters. Mavericks. Visionaries. Uncover their intimate history.
Fighters. Mavericks. Visionaries. Uncover their intimate history.

Director Ken Burns discusses The Roosevelts
The film weaves the stories of Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt.
The film weaves the stories of Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt.

Theodore Roosevelt: Police Commissioner
Theodore Roosevelt becomes Police Commissioner of New York.
Theodore Roosevelt becomes Police Commissioner of New York.

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.

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.

Theodore Roosevelt: Political Beginnings
Theodore Roosevelt's political accomplishments at 26 were impressive.
Theodore Roosevelt's political accomplishments at 26 were impressive.

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.

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.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Recovery
FDR begins his slow recovery after polio.
FDR begins his slow recovery after polio.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Great Leaders
Theodore, Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt all overcame adversity to achieve greatness.
Theodore, Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt all overcame adversity to achieve greatness.

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.

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.'

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.

President McKinley Assassinated
President McKinley is assassinated and Theodore Roosevelt becomes president.
President McKinley is assassinated and Theodore Roosevelt becomes president.

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.