The Roosevelts: An Intimate History (2014)

S1E2 In the Arena (1901-1910)

The assassination of President McKinley paves the way for Theodore Roosevelt to ascend to the presidency. Over the next seven years, he revolutionizes the role, earning the affection of the American people as he tackles corporate corruption, champions the conservation of natural landscapes, and showcases the strength of the nation on the global stage. Meanwhile, Franklin D. Roosevelt marries Eleanor Roosevelt and eagerly seizes the opportunity to campaign for a seat in the New York state senate.