With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. 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. The roosevelts an intimate history, episode 1 get action the roosevelts an intimate history by ken burns director peter coyote narrator. 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. Around how many banks failed during the great depression. Sep 14, 2014 tune in to pbs tonight at 8 pm to see what will happen next on the roosevelts. An intimate history is a 2014 american television documentary miniseries.
This episode currently has no upcoming air dates on iowa pbs. It is the first time in a major documentary television series that their individual stories have been interwoven into a single narrative. 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. Franklin delano roosevelt weds eleanor, enters a law firm, and considers running for new york state senate. As americas 32nd president, fdr introduces the great depression initiatives collectively known as the new deal, which help to alleviate suffering and restore p. 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.
The roosevelts an intimate history airs on pbs theodore. The average tomatometer is the sum of all season scores divided by the number of seasons with a. Especially surprised at what theodore, a republican, did for the little people. The lives of the three great roosevelts teddy, franklin and eleanor are captured in this series. Aimed at ending the depression, his sweeping new deal restores the peoples. Ken burns chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin, and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in american politics.
It goes without saying that i encourage you not to miss it. Click here and start watching the full episode in seconds. 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. The ken burns documentary series about theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, who played pivotal roles in shaping modern america, opens with the early years. The roosevelts an intimate history, episode 2 by ken. Meanwhile, eleanor struggles to keep new deal reforms alive in wartime and travels the pacific to comfort wounded servicemen. The roosevelts an intimate history, episode 1 by ken burns. How they must be all turning in their respective graves. 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. The roosevelts an intimate history, episode 1 by ken. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in american politics. 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 2 in the arena the roosevelts an intimate history by ken burns director peter coyote narrator. An intimate history season 1 episode 1 get action 18581901 online now.
An intimate history and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. The roosevelts controlled america for a good part of the first half of the 20th century, and their legacy remains controversial to this day. 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. Ken burns spoke at a national press club luncheon about his documentary series, the roosevelts. An intimate history is a 2014 american television documentary miniseries directed and produced by ken burns. Fdr prepares a reluctant america to enter world war ii. Fdr brings the same optimism and energy to the white house that his cousin theodore displayed.
Through wars, revolutions, depressions, movements, the three led the country through what was called americas. A series gets an average tomatometer when at least 50 percent of its seasons have a score. Unless youve been hiding under a rock, youre well aware that the first episode of ken burns monumental and muchballyhooed sevenpart series, the roosevelts. 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. 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. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family. Fdr as president wilsons assistant secretary of the navy. 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 ameri.
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. An intimate history, debuts tonight on pbs sunday, september 14, 2014, 8. Watch the roosevelts an intimate history s01 e01 part 01. 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. 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.
Aimed at ending the depression, his sweeping new deal restores the. 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 season 1, episode 6 the common cause 1939 1944. Sync your viewing history and pick up where you left off on any device. Franklin delano roosevelt weds eleanor, enters a law firm, and considers running for senator. An intimate history, in which he chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin, and eleanor roosevelt. Sep 15, 2014 ken burns spoke at a national press club luncheon about his documentary series, the roosevelts. The roosevelts an intimate history s01 e01 part 01 video.
Tvguide has every full episode so you can stayuptodate and watch your favorite show the roosevelts. 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. An intimate history, the lives of an american political dynasty are examined. What is the subject of fdrs first radio address fireside chat. The roosevelts get action 18581901 season 1 episode 1.
An intimate history the storm 19201933 franklin delano roosevelt runs for vice president in 1920, but he contracts polio. The series encompasses the history the roosevelts helped to shape. 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. 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. This sevenpart, 14 hour film follows the roosevelts for more than a century, from theodores. In 2019, the presidency of the usa has nothing at all in common with the roosevelts. 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. Watch episode 1, where we will see get action 18581901, using our free live. Sep 14, 2014 in the documentary series the roosevelts.
No i havent quite finished this lengthy and intimate look at the roosevelts yet but already, there is much to say. After her husbands death, eleanor roosevelt proves herself a shrewd. 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 rising road 19331939 fdr brings the same optimism and energy to the white house that his cousin theodore displayed. An intimate history the book or the pbs miniseries, because one is a definite mustread and the other is a definite mustwatch. 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. Ken burns chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin, and eleanor roosevelt, three. Tune in to pbs tonight at 8 pm to see what will happen next on the roosevelts. Ken burns and producer, paul barnes describe the lives and times of these three american icons who influenced 20th century. 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. I urge anyone with an interest in history to watch this magnificent show. An intimate history episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. Theodore roosevelt becomes one of the most beloved presidents of the united states, building the panama canal and preserving american wilderness.
The ken burns documentary series about theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, who played pivotal roles in shaping modern america, opens with the early. When fdr takes office, about how many americans are unemployed. The roosevelts an intimate history, episode 2 by ken burns. Theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt are the most prominent members of one of the most important families in american history.
It is the first time in a major documentary television series that their individual stories have been interwoven into a. The roosevelts get action 18581901 season 1 episode. 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. From pbs sample the ken burns documentary the roosevelts.
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