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The Roosevelts: An Intimate History

Season 1 Episode 5: The Rising Road

Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency before World War II is explored, highlighting the New Deal's transformative influence on America's recovery. The episode examines FDR's immense popularity, the conservative resistance against him, and the emergence of populist movements led b...

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Get Action

1. Get Action

Aired: Sep 14, 2014

Three individuals, Theodore, Franklin Delano, and Eleanor Roosevelt, forge th...

Episode 2 In The Arena

2. In The Arena

Aired: Sep 15, 2014

Theodore Roosevelt's presidency is fraught with tension as Franklin's bond wi...

Episode 3 The Fire of Life

3. The Fire of Life

Aired: Sep 16, 2014

Theodore Roosevelt's pursuit of a third term as a Progressive leader takes ce...

Episode 4 The Storm

4. The Storm

Aired: Sep 17, 2014

FDR's courageous battle against polio takes center stage as Eleanor forges he...

Episode 5 The Rising Road

5. The Rising Road

Aired: Sep 18, 2014

Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency before World War II is explored, highlight...

Episode 6 The Common Cause

6. The Common Cause

Aired: Sep 19, 2014

World War II erupts in Europe, prompting President Franklin D. Roosevelt to p...

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Info about The Roosevelts: An Intimate History

Current Status: Ended

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:War, Documentary, History, Biography