Sep 14, 2014 tune in to pbs tonight at 8 pm to see what will happen next on the roosevelts. How they must be all turning in their respective graves. An intimate history, the lives of an american political dynasty are examined. I urge anyone with an interest in history to watch this magnificent show. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. Through wars, revolutions, depressions, movements, the three led the country through what was called americas. The lives of the three great roosevelts teddy, franklin and eleanor are captured in this series. What is the subject of fdrs first radio address fireside chat.
This sevenpart, 14 hour film follows the roosevelts for more than a century, from theodores. Tune in to pbs tonight at 8 pm to see what will happen next on the roosevelts. An intimate history in the arena 19011910 murder brings theodore roosevelt to the presidency, but in the seven years that follow, he transforms the office and makes himself perhaps the bestloved of all the men who ever lived in the white house. The series encompasses the history the roosevelts helped to shape. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in american politics. Sep 14, 2014 in the documentary series the roosevelts. Franklin delano roosevelt weds eleanor, enters a law firm, and considers running for new york state senate. Theodore and franklin roosevelt occupy the white house for 19 of the first 45 years of the 20th century, years during which much of the modern world and the modern state is created.
The roosevelts get action 18581901 season 1 episode 1. Theodore roosevelt becomes one of the most beloved presidents of the united states, building the panama canal and preserving american wilderness. The roosevelts an intimate history, episode 2 by ken burns. An intimate history and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. Season 1, episode 5 september 18, 2014 as americas 32nd president, fdr introduces the great depression initiatives collectively known as the new deal, which help to alleviate suffering and restore. From pbs and ken burns a frail, asthmatic young theodore roosevelt transforms himself into a vigorous champion of the strenuous life, loses one great love and finds another, leads men into. The ken burns documentary series about theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, who played pivotal roles in shaping modern america, opens with the early years. This behindthescenes bonus looks at the sevenpart series, as filmmaker burns describes how he brings the story of theodore, eleanor and franklin roosevelt to life. It is the first time in a major documentary television series that their individual stories have been interwoven into a single narrative. The roosevelts an intimate history, episode 2 in the arena the roosevelts an intimate history by ken burns director peter coyote narrator. From pbs sample the ken burns documentary the roosevelts.
An intimate history the book or the pbs miniseries, because one is a definite mustread and the other is a definite mustwatch. Fdr as president wilsons assistant secretary of the navy. Ken burns chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin, and eleanor roosevelt, three. It goes without saying that i encourage you not to miss it. When fdr takes office, about how many americans are unemployed. The roosevelts get action 18581901 season 1 episode. Unless youve been hiding under a rock, youre well aware that the first episode of ken burns monumental and muchballyhooed sevenpart series, the roosevelts. Sep 15, 2014 ken burns spoke at a national press club luncheon about his documentary series, the roosevelts. An intimate history, debuts tonight on pbs sunday, september 14, 2014, 8. An intimate history season 1 episode 6 the common cause 19391944 fdr shatters the thirdterm tradition, struggles to prepare a reluctant country to enter world war ii and, after the japanese attack on pearl harbor, helps set the course toward allied victory. In 2019, the presidency of the usa has nothing at all in common with the roosevelts.
An intimate history, in which he chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin, and eleanor roosevelt. The rising road 19331939 fdr brings the same optimism and energy to the white house that his cousin theodore displayed. Fdr brings the same optimism and energy to the white house that his cousin theodore displayed. Aimed at ending the depression, his sweeping new deal restores the. After her husbands death, eleanor roosevelt proves herself a shrewd. Tvguide has every full episode so you can stayuptodate and watch your favorite show the roosevelts. Especially surprised at what theodore, a republican, did for the little people. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family. People today need to know that there was once not so long ago a family like the roosevelts that used their name and influence not to further grow their wealth, but to serve the people. From pbs and ken burns a frail, asthmatic young theodore roosevelt transforms himself into a vigorous champion of the strenuous life, loses one great love and finds another, leads men into battle and then rises like a rocket to become the youngest president in. The roosevelts an intimate history, episode 1 by ken.
An intimate history the fire of life 19101919 theodore roosevelt leads a progressive crusade that splits his own party, undertakes a deadly expedition into the south american jungle, campaigns for american entry into world war i and pays a terrible personal price. The roosevelts an intimate history s01 e01 part 01 video. The ken burns documentary series about theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, who played pivotal roles in shaping modern america, opens with the early years of cousins theodore 18581919 and. The roosevelts an intimate history airs on pbs theodore.
The roosevelts controlled america for a good part of the first half of the 20th century, and their legacy remains controversial to this day. An intimate history is a 2014 american television documentary miniseries. The roosevelts an intimate history, episode 1 by ken burns. An intimate history the storm 19201933 franklin delano roosevelt runs for vice president in 1920, but he contracts polio.
It covers the lives and times of the three most prominent members of the roosevelt family, theodore roosevelt, a republican and the 26th president of the united states. Sync your viewing history and pick up where you left off on any device. Around how many banks failed during the great depression. This episode currently has no upcoming air dates on iowa pbs. The average tomatometer is the sum of all season scores divided by the number of seasons with a. No i havent quite finished this lengthy and intimate look at the roosevelts yet but already, there is much to say. Season 1 episode 1 get action 18581901 a frail, asthmatic young theodore roosevelt transforms himself into a champion of the strenuous life, loses one great love and finds another, leads men into battle and then rises like a rocket to become the youngest president in american history at 42. An intimate history in the arena 19011910 theodore roosevelt becomes one of the most beloved presidents of the united states, building the panama canal and preserving american wilderness.
Fdr prepares a reluctant america to enter world war ii. Watch episode 1, where we will see get action 18581901, using our free live. Frail and failing but determined to see the war through to victory, fdr wins reelection and begins planning for a peaceful postwar world, but a cerebral hemorrhage kills him at 63. Ken burns and producer, paul barnes describe the lives and times of these three american icons who influenced 20th century american history more than perhaps any other family.
The roosevelts an intimate history, episode 1 get action the roosevelts an intimate history by ken burns director peter coyote narrator. Like all of burns films it does an excellent job of fleshing out its subject and placing it or rather them into the context of american history. Franklin delano roosevelt weds eleanor, enters a law firm, and considers running for senator. Ken burns and producer, paul barnes describe the lives and times of these three american icons who influenced 20th century. Click here and start watching the full episode in seconds.
Meanwhile, eleanor struggles to keep new deal reforms alive in wartime and travels the pacific to comfort wounded servicemen. Franklin delano roosevelt runs for vice president in 1920, but he contracts polio. An intimate history a film by ken burns pbs of 7 discsregion 1. An intimate history episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. Ken burns chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin, and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in american politics. Fdr shatters the thirdterm tradition, struggles to prepare a reluctant country to enter world war ii and, after the japanese attack on pearl harbor, helps set the course toward allied victory. A frail, asthmatic young theodore roosevelt transforms himself into a vigorous champion of the strenuous life, loses one great love and finds another, leads men. An intimate history season 1, episode 6 the common cause 1939 1944. An intimate history season 1 episode 1 get action 18581901 online now. Ken burns spoke at a national press club luncheon about his documentary series, the roosevelts.
A series gets an average tomatometer when at least 50 percent of its seasons have a score. Theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt are the most prominent members of one of the most important families in american history. The roosevelts an intimate history, episode 2 by ken. The ken burns documentary series about theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, who played pivotal roles in shaping modern america, opens with the early. An intimate history season 1 episode 1 get action 18581901 a frail, asthmatic young theodore roosevelt transforms himself into a champion of the strenuous life, loses one great love and finds another, leads men into battle and then rises like a rocket to become the youngest president in american history at 42. It is the first time in a major documentary television series that their individual stories have been interwoven into a. Watch the roosevelts an intimate history s01 e01 part 01. An intimate history is a 2014 american television documentary miniseries directed and produced by ken burns. A frail, asthmatic young theodore roosevelt transforms himself into a champion of the strenuous life, loses one great love and finds another, leads men into battle and then rises like a rocket to become the youngest president in american history at 42. From pbs and ken burns a frail, asthmatic young theodore roosevelt transforms himself into a vigorous champion of the strenuous life, loses one great love and finds another, leads men into battle and then rises like a rocket to become the youngest president in american history at 42. As americas 32nd president, fdr introduces the great depression initiatives collectively known as the new deal, which help to alleviate suffering and restore p. Aimed at ending the depression, his sweeping new deal restores the peoples.
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