Franklin Delano Roosevelt: The 1944 Campaign Speech
Season 1
About the Episode
FDR opens his campaign with a humorous speech about Fala, his scottie dog.
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Episode 1, Season 1<br> Get Action (1858-1901)
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Theodore’s presidency and FDR and Eleanor’s courtship and marriage.| 1:56:20
Extras
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Education Clip: Theodore Roosevelt and the Panama Canal
Theodore Roosevelt bullies his way into building the Panama Canal6:38 -
Education Clip: War Machine
FDR works with businesses to create a war machine. With WWII, The USA goes back to work.4:27 -
Education Clip: FDR's Third Term Begins
FDR was elected for a third term- the first time in U.S. history.5:54 -
Education Clip: Pacific Front Radio Address
FDR discusses the pacific front during a fireside chat4:02 -
Education Clip: Lead Up to WWII
Eleanor and Franklin were both horrified at the actions of Kristallnacht.4:56 -
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Education Clip: TR and Brownsville
TR ordered the dishonorable discharge of 167 soldiers of the 25th Infantry4:15
