The Roosevelts

A chronicle of three members of the most influential family in American politics.

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    A Strong and Active Faith (1944-1962)

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    Examine Eleanor’s role as civil rights and U.N champion after FDR’s death.
  • The Common Cause (1939-1944): asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    The Common Cause (1939-1944)

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    Survey FDR’s leadership during WWII, while Eleanor tends to wounded servicemen.
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    The Rising Road (1933-1939)

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    Examine FDR’s New Deal and Eleanor’s growing political activism.
  • The Storm (1920-1933): asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    The Storm (1920-1933)

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    FDR battles with polio and responds to the Great Depression.
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    The Fire of Life (1910-1919)

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    Trace the effects of WWI on the lives of the Roosevelts.
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    In the Arena (1901-1910)

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    Theodore’s presidency and FDR and Eleanor’s courtship and marriage.
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    Get Action (1858-1901)

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    Examine the early lives of Theodore Roosevelt and his younger cousin, Franklin.

About 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.

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