S9·E1 T.R.: The Story of Theodore Roosevelt (1): The Long Campaign
- Episode
- Season 9, Episode 1
- Air Date
- October 6, 1996
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
TR is born into a wealthy New York family that has a strong sense of social justice. He fights his severe asthma through a strenuous exercise program. He becomes New York State assemblyman. Then tragedy strikes with the untimely deaths of his beloved first wife and his mother. To escape his grief, he flees to the Dakota Badlands for the rigors of ranch life. When he returns, his political career flourishes; he eventually becomes William McKinley's Vice President.
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When did Season 9 Episode 1 of American Experience air?
Season 9, Episode 1 ('T.R.: The Story of Theodore Roosevelt (1): The Long Campaign') originally aired on October 6, 1996.
How long is Season 9 Episode 1 ('T.R.: The Story of Theodore Roosevelt (1): The Long Campaign')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in American Experience Season 9 Episode 1?
TR is born into a wealthy New York family that has a strong sense of social justice. He fights his severe asthma through a strenuous exercise program. He becomes New York State assemblyman. Then tragedy strikes with the untimely deaths of his beloved first wife and his mother. To escape his grief, h...
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