The Roosevelts: An Intimate History

Season 1, Episode 2: In the Arena (1901-1910)

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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.

All Episodes - Season 1

Get Action (1858-1901)
Episode 1
Get Action (1858-1901)
 In the Arena (1901-1910)
Episode 2
In the Arena (1901-1910)
 The Fire of Life (1910-1919)
Episode 3
The Fire of Life (1910-1919)
 The Storm (1920-1933)
Episode 4
The Storm (1920-1933)
 The Rising Road (1933-1939)
Episode 5
The Rising Road (1933-1939)
 The Common Cause (1939-1944)
Episode 6
The Common Cause (1939-1944)
 A Strong and Active Faith (1944-1962)
Episode 7
A Strong and Active Faith (1944-1962)
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