Documents the life and times of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, using archival footage, home movies, footage of significant landmarks and interviews with family, friends, biographers and contemporaries to describe Roosevelt's achievements in dealing with economic depression and the threat of European Fascism, while redefining notions of the role of President of the United States.
"Documents the life and times of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, using archival footage, home movies, footage of significant landmarks and interviews with family, friends, biographers and contemporaries to describe Roosevelt's achievements in dealing with economic depression and the threat of European Fascism, while redefining notions of the role of President of the United States."@en
"This program explores Roosevelt's family background and education. It follows FDR from his very first run for political office as New York State Senator through his years in Washington as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, as he pursues one goal - the presidency. Also chronicled is FDR's courtship of Eleanor Roosevelt and their troubled marriage, including his love affair with Eleanor's social secretary, Lucy Mercer."@en
"This program goes beyond romantic icons and famous speeches to offer a portrait of one of the most extraordinary personalities ever elected to the presidency. Perhaps the most important American leader of this century, Franklin Delano Roosevelt served as president longer than anyone before or since, and led America through the two greatest crises of this century, the Great Depression and World War II. Part one is based on Before the trumpet, by Geoffrey C. Ward. It covers Roosevelt's early years and early political successes. Part two is based on Geoffrey C. Ward's A first class temperament. It begins with Roosevelt's bout with polio at age 39 and ends with his election to the presidency. Also details Eleanor's rise in public life. Part three explores FDR's response to the Great Depression. Part four is based on No ordinary time : Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt : the home front in WWII, by Doris Kearns Goodwin. It portrays FDR's leadership of the American people in the face of war until his death."@en
"Learn the story of one of America's most beloved Presidents. Includes rare archival footage and home movies as well as fascinating interviews with family members, friends, biographers, and eyewitnesses to the Roosevelt saga."@en
"Learn the story of one of America's most beloved Presidents. Includes rare archival footage and home movies as well as fascinating interviews with family members, friends, biographers, and eyewitnesses to the Roosevelt saga."
"A documentary on the life and times of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Part one covers Roosevelt's early years and early political successes, his bout with polio at age 39, and ends with his election as president. Part two explores FDR's response to the Great Depression, and his leadership of the American people during World War II until his death in 1945."
""As president, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was a remarkably popular figure. This program examines the elusive public and private personalities of FDR, exploring the forces that shaped him and how his image penetrated so many corners of American life"--Container."
"Explores Roosevelt's family background and education, his courtship of Eleanor Roosevelt and their troubled marriage."
"Biography of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, from his childhood as the coddled child of wealthy parents, through his marriage to distant cousin Eleanor Roosevelt and devastating illness with polio, to his service as President of the United States for unprecedented four terms during the crises of the Great Depression and World War II."
"Part one covers Roosevelt's early years and early political successes. Part two begins with Roosevelt's bout with polio at age 39 and ends with his election to the presidency. Also details Eleanor's rise as a public figure. Part hree explores FDR's response to the Great Depression. Part four portrays FDR's leadership of the American people in the face of war until his death."@en
""As president, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was a remarkably popular figure. This program examines the elusive public and private personalities of FDR, exploring the forces that shaped him and how his image penetrated so many corners of American life."@en
"Perhaps the most important American leader of this century, Franklin Delano Roosevelt served as president longer than anyone before or since, and led America through the two greatest crises of this century, the Great Depression and World War II. Part one is based on Before the trumpet, by Geoffrey C. Ward. It covers Roosevelt's early years and early political successes. Part two is based on Geoffrey C. Ward's A first class temperament. It begins with Roosevelt's bout with polio at age 39 and ends with his election to the presidency. Also details Eleanor's rise in public life. Part three explores FDR's response to the Great Depression. Part four is based on No ordinary time : Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt : the home front in WWII, by Doris Kearns Goodwin. It portrays FDR's leadership of the American people in the face of war until his death."@en
"Part one is based on Before the trumpet, by Geoffrey C. Ward. It covers Roosevelt's early years and early political successes. Part two is based on Geoffrey C. Ward's A first class temperament. It begins with Roosevelt's bout with polio at age 39 and ends with his election to the presidency. Also details Eleanor's rise in public life. Part three explores FDR's response to the Great Depression. Part four is based on No ordinary time : Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt : the home front in WWII, by Doris Kearns Goodwin. It portrays FDR's leadership of the American people in the face of war until his death."@en
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