S7·E1 FDR (1): The Center of the World (1882-1921)
- Episode
- Season 7, Episode 1
- Air Date
- October 12, 1994
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- Director
- David Grubin
- Writer
- David Grubin
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
Polio at age 39, president at age 50. Explore the public and private life of a determined man who steered the United States through two monumental crises: the Depression and World War II. FDR served as president longer than any other, and his legacy still shapes our understanding of the role of government and the presidency. A film by award winning filmmaker David Grubin.
This first episode looks at the early life of FDR. Born into a wealthy family, there was little about his youth that would suggest the giant of history that he would become. His entry into state politics and a significant meeting with a woman named Eleanor would change his life and the course of a nation.
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When did Season 7 Episode 1 of American Experience air?
Season 7, Episode 1 ('FDR (1): The Center of the World (1882-1921)') originally aired on October 12, 1994.
How long is Season 7 Episode 1 ('FDR (1): The Center of the World (1882-1921)')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in American Experience Season 7 Episode 1?
Polio at age 39, president at age 50. Explore the public and private life of a determined man who steered the United States through two monumental crises: the Depression and World War II. FDR served as president longer than any other, and his legacy still shapes our understanding of the role of gove...
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