In the Arena (1901-1910)

Season 1 Episode 2

Theodore’s presidency and FDR and Eleanor’s courtship and marriage.

Murder brings Theodore Roosevelt to the presidency, but in the seven years that follow, he transforms the office and makes himself perhaps the best-loved of all presidents, battling corporate greed, preserving American wilderness, carrying the message of American might around the world. FDR weds Eleanor Roosevelt, and jumps at the chance to run for the New York state senate.

AIR DATE 9/15/14

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About The Roosevelts: An Intimate History

The lives of the three great Roosevelts — Teddy, Franklin and Eleanor — are captured in this series. 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. Through wars, revolutions, depressions, movements, the three led the country through what was called America’s century. At times they had little in common but for one thing they always had in common . . . their ability, desire and conviction to lead.

Broadcast Dates

#101 - Get Action (1858-1901) |
Monday, Jul 14 at 8:30pm TPT 2
#101 - Get Action (1858-1901) |
Tuesday, Jul 15 at 2:30am TPT 2
#101 - Get Action (1858-1901) |
Wednesday, Jul 16 at 3pm TPT 2
#101 - Get Action (1858-1901) |
Sunday, Jul 20 at 11am TPT 2
#102 - In The Arena (1901-1910) |
Monday, Jul 21 at 8:30pm TPT 2

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