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Extended Preview | The Roosevelts - 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 woven into a single narrative.
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Examine the early lives of Theodore Roosevelt and his younger cousin, Franklin.
Theodore’s presidency and FDR and Eleanor’s courtship and marriage.
Trace the effects of WWI on the lives of the Roosevelts.
FDR battles with polio and responds to the Great Depression.
Examine FDR’s New Deal and Eleanor’s growing political activism.
Survey FDR’s leadership during WWII, while Eleanor tends to wounded servicemen.
Examine Eleanor’s role as civil rights and U.N champion after FDR’s death.
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. Available with English audio, English captions, Spanish audio, Spanish captions, and Audio Description.
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