S9·E31 T.R.: The Story of Theodore Roosevelt (4): Black Care
- Episode
- Season 9, Episode 31
- Air Date
- October 7, 1996
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
TR opposes his old friend Taft for the 1912 Republican nomination. When Taft wins, TR runs for president with his own Progressive Party. Despite enormous popular support, he loses to Democrat Woodrow Wilson. TR, now 55, retreats to the jungles of Brazil for two years for what becomes the most harrowing expedition of his life. His four sons join the World War I effort; shatters TR. Nearly six months later, he dies in his sleep at Sagamore Hill.
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When did Season 9 Episode 31 of American Experience air?
Season 9, Episode 31 ('T.R.: The Story of Theodore Roosevelt (4): Black Care') originally aired on October 7, 1996.
How long is Season 9 Episode 31 ('T.R.: The Story of Theodore Roosevelt (4): Black Care')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in American Experience Season 9 Episode 31?
TR opposes his old friend Taft for the 1912 Republican nomination. When Taft wins, TR runs for president with his own Progressive Party. Despite enormous popular support, he loses to Democrat Woodrow Wilson. TR, now 55, retreats to the jungles of Brazil for two years for what becomes the most harrow...
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