The Roosevelts: An Intimate History

Season 1, Episode 6: The Common Cause (1939-1944)

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FDR shatters the third-term 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. Meanwhile, Eleanor struggles to keep New Deal reforms alive in wartime and travels the Pacific to comfort wounded servicemen.

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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