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| Born: | January 30, 1882, in Hyde Park, New York |
| Died: | April 12, 1945, in Warm Springs, Georgia |
| Spouse: | Anna Eleanor Roosevelt |
"Join us as we examine FDR, the first Great Communicator, and explore his elusive personality and leadership style. We'll trace Roosevelt’s evolution from a young vice presidential candidate to the fullness of his Fireside Chats. This program will also unveil a collection of secretly recorded Oval Office press conferences and historically significant meetings."--Richard Norton Smith
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Programs 1 - 12 of 20
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Warm Springs
(31 min. 20 sec.)
B&W Silent
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A composite film of FDR in Warm Springs, Georgia, between 1928 – 39. Footage includes FDR and others in therapeutic pool; FDR and others picnicking (the president's leg braces are visible as he reclines under a tree); children playing with baby sheep; misc. shots of the Georgia countryside.
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Fighting President
(49 min. 8 sec.)
B&W Sound
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1933: A biographical film, beginning with FDR's inaugural address, then flashing back to president's life and career to date.
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"Roosevelt & Garner" 1932 Convention in Chicago
(10 min. 15 sec.)
B&W Silent
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1932: This 1932 film was created using footage from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, IL. In '32 President Roosevelt was supported by a solid majority of the delegates, and forged a coalition of western progressives, ethnic minorities, rural farmers, and intellectuals.
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President Roosevelt's First Inaugural Address
(7 min. 27 sec.)
B&W Silent
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March 1933: Franklin Roosevelt's inauguration as president occurred on March 4, 1933. His reassurance that "the only thing we have to fear is fear itself" did much to comfort a jittery nation.
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Visit by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth
(5 min. 43 sec.)
Color Silent
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1939: In 1939, Great Britain's King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visited the U.S. to foster closer ties with what would prove to be England's most important wartime ally. Their Majesties sampled hot dogs and discussed the future of Anglo-American relations.
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Questions and Answers with Wendell Willkie
(10 min. 23 sec.)
B&W Sound
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1940: GOP Presidential candidate Wendell Willkie is interviewed concerning his position on a number of issues in the 1940 presidential campaign. Topics include alleged deficiencies of the New Deal; the possibility of war in Europe; and FDR's unprecedented third term aspirations.
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President Roosevelt Dedicates His Presidential Library in Hyde Park
(1 min. 51 sec.)
B&W Sound
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1941: Adjacent to his family estate in Hyde Park, NY, President Roosevelt offered remarks at the dedication of the nation's first presidential library on the Fourth of July, 1941. This ceremony thus established what was, in fact, the first presidential library owned by the American people.
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President Roosevelt's Historic Trip To North Africa
(15 min. 48 sec.)
Color Silent
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January 1943: This c. 1943 film was created by the U.S. Army Signal Corps and documented FDR's visit to Casablanca in January 1943. In this film the president reviews the troops then meets with Winston Churchill and General Henri Giraud.
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Cairo And Tehran Conferences
(9 min. 29 sec.)
B&W Silent
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November 1943: A 1943 account of FDR's meeting in Cairo, Egypt, with Winston Churchill, Chiang Kai Shek and Joseph Stalin. The "Cairo Conference" was held over five days (Nov. 22& #8211; Nov. 26) and established the Allies' unified position against Japan.
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FDR Inspection Tour of Pacific, Part 2
(15 min. 38 sec.)
Color Sound
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June 1944: In 1944 (June 26 – July 9) FDR traveled to Hawaii where he took up temporary residence at the former estate of Chris R. Holmes in Waikiki. This color film contains beautiful footage of the Hawaiian Islands and mountains. FDR reviews U.S. troops before visiting Hawaii's "Washington Place."
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Presidential Conference in Hawaii
(20 min. 4 sec.)
B&W Silent
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July 1944: At the conclusion of his Pacific inspection tour, FDR met in Hawaii with General MacArthur and Adm. Nimitz on July 27, 1944. Following this meeting, the president motorcaded to Fort Shafter where he reviewed troops and delivered remarks to soldiers stationed at the fort.
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