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S7·E2 FDR (2): Fear Itself (1922-1933)

Episode
Season 7, Episode 2
Air Date
October 12, 1992
Runtime
55 minutes
Director
David Grubin
Writer
David Grubin
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired October 12, 1992 55 min
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Synopsis

In this second episode, the subject is FDR's courageous fight with polio. With his wife Eleanor Roosevelt at his side, FDR, wins the Democratic nomination for president. He takes office at the beginning of the Great Depression. Exhorting the nation to keep the faith, FDR utters his famous words: "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself."

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 7 Episode 2 of American Experience air?

Season 7, Episode 2 ('FDR (2): Fear Itself (1922-1933)') originally aired on October 12, 1992.

How long is Season 7 Episode 2 ('FDR (2): Fear Itself (1922-1933)')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.

What happens in American Experience Season 7 Episode 2?

In this second episode, the subject is FDR's courageous fight with polio. With his wife Eleanor Roosevelt at his side, FDR, wins the Democratic nomination for president. He takes office at the beginning of the Great Depression. Exhorting the nation to keep the faith, FDR utters his famous words: "Th...

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