The Roosevelts: An Intimate History (2014)
S01E03 The Fire of Life (1910-1919)
Episode Overview
Theodore Roosevelt spearheads a Progressive movement that fractures his own political party while advocating for the United States to join World War I, resulting in significant personal consequences for him. Meanwhile, Franklin navigates the complexities of wartime Washington as the Assistant Secretary of the Navy, and Eleanor seeks fulfillment through her contributions to war efforts. However, her realization of Franklin's affair with another woman alters their relationship, shifting it into a primarily political alliance.