The Roosevelts: An Intimate History S01E01 - Get Action (1858-1901)

Episode Overview

A delicate, asthmatic Theodore Roosevelt undergoes a remarkable transformation into a proponent of the strenuous life. He experiences the heartache of losing one significant love, only to discover another. Rising through the ranks, he leads troops into battle and skyrockets to become the youngest president in U.S. history at just 42. At the same time, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, raised as the cherished only child of doting parents, is captivated by the career of his older cousin and follows his journey with great interest.