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A&E Classroom, The Price of Peace: FDR
directed by John Alan Kane; produced by Caleb B. Stratton, in A&E Classroom (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2005, originally published 1962), 45 mins
This depiction of Franklin D. Roosevelt focuses on the war years, a time characterized by his reassuring 'fireside chats.'
Sample
directed by John Alan Kane; produced by Caleb B. Stratton, in A&E Classroom (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2005, originally published 1962), 45 mins
Description
This depiction of Franklin D. Roosevelt focuses on the war years, a time characterized by his reassuring 'fireside chats.'
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Caleb B. Stratton
Author / Creator
John Alan Kane
Date Published / Released
1962, 2005
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
A&E Classroom
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Heads of state, International relations, War, World War II, 1939-1945, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945)
Copyright Message
Copyright 2008 A&E Television Networks
Person
John Alan Kane, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Caleb B. Stratton
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John Alan Kane, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Caleb B. Stratton
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John Alan Kane, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Caleb B. Stratton
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John Alan Kane, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Wendell Lewis Willkie, 1892-1944, Caleb B. Stratton
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Biography, Eleanor Roosevelt: A Restless Spirit
directed by Harry Rasky, 1928-2007; produced by Harry Rasky, 1928-2007, in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2005, originally published 1994), 47 mins
She is one of the 20th century's most respected and admired figures; a humanitarian who transformed the role of women in society-and in the White House. Eleanor Roosevelt was the architect behind the now well-established tradition of the First Lady activist. A pioneer among presidents' wives she formed her own sta...
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directed by Harry Rasky, 1928-2007; produced by Harry Rasky, 1928-2007, in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2005, originally published 1994), 47 mins
Description
She is one of the 20th century's most respected and admired figures; a humanitarian who transformed the role of women in society-and in the White House. Eleanor Roosevelt was the architect behind the now well-established tradition of the First Lady activist. A pioneer among presidents' wives she formed her own staff held press conferences and defined a female agenda beyond that of a homemaker. She fought for the civil rights of women and other me...
She is one of the 20th century's most respected and admired figures; a humanitarian who transformed the role of women in society-and in the White House. Eleanor Roosevelt was the architect behind the now well-established tradition of the First Lady activist. A pioneer among presidents' wives she formed her own staff held press conferences and defined a female agenda beyond that of a homemaker. She fought for the civil rights of women and other members of oppressed society. Yet this monumental public figure was also the unhappy wife of a philandering husband and an orphan whose family was destroyed by alcoholism. In this intimate portrait experts and scholars come together to make the important connections between Mrs. Roosevelt's public and private lives. BIOGRAPHY-® brings you the complete and inspiring life story of Eleanor Roosevelt champion of freedom and human dignity.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Harry Rasky, 1928-2007, Celeste Holm, 1917-2012
Author / Creator
Harry Rasky, 1928-2007
Date Published / Released
1994, 2005
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Biography
Speaker / Narrator
Celeste Holm, 1917-2012
Person Discussed
Eleanor Roosevelt, 1884-1962, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
First lady, Marriage, Social activism and activists, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), World War I & Jazz Age (1914–1928), The Gilded Age & Progressive Era (1876–1913)
Copyright Message
Copyright 2008 A&E Television Networks
Person
Harry Rasky, 1928-2007, Eleanor Roosevelt, 1884-1962, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Celeste Holm, 1917-2012
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Eleanor Roosevelt, 1884-1962, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Harry Rasky, 1928-2007, Celeste Holm, 1917-2012
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Harry Rasky, 1928-2007, Eleanor Roosevelt, 1884-1962
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Harry Rasky, 1928-2007, Eleanor Roosevelt, 1884-1962, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
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Crusade in the Pacific, 20, At Japan's Doorstep - Okinawa
in Crusade in the Pacific, 20 (New York, NY: Home Box Office, 1951, originally published 1951), 26 mins
Sample
in Crusade in the Pacific, 20 (New York, NY: Home Box Office, 1951, originally published 1951), 26 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1951
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Westbrook Van Voorhis, 1903-1968
Date Published / Released
1951
Publisher
Home Box Office
Series
Crusade in the Pacific
Speaker / Narrator
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Westbrook Van Voorhis, 1903-1968
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Battles, War, Battle for the Ryukyus, March 19-June 21, 1945, World War II, 1939-1945, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of Home Box Office.
Person
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Westbrook Van Voorhis, 1903-1968
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The Great Depression: 1929-1939
produced by Communications Park Video (Mount Kisco, NY: Guidance Associates, 1981), 34 mins
Highlighted by the commentary of Eric Goldman, noted historian of the period, the narrative begins with Black Thursday and the panic on Wall Street. The program describes the effects of unemployment, traces Roosevelt's 'New Deal' and concludes with the coming of World War II and the return of prosperity.
Sample
produced by Communications Park Video (Mount Kisco, NY: Guidance Associates, 1981), 34 mins
Description
Highlighted by the commentary of Eric Goldman, noted historian of the period, the narrative begins with Black Thursday and the panic on Wall Street. The program describes the effects of unemployment, traces Roosevelt's 'New Deal' and concludes with the coming of World War II and the return of prosperity.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Communications Park Video, Eric F. Goldman, 1916-1989
Date Published / Released
1968, 1981
Publisher
Guidance Associates
Speaker / Narrator
Eric F. Goldman, 1916-1989
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Economic depressions, Unemployment, Economic conditions, New Deal, 1933-1938, Great Depression, 1929-1941, Trade and Commerce, Political and Social Movements, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), Americans, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1981 by Guidance Associates
Person
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Eric F. Goldman, 1916-1989
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Great Speeches Video Series, Volume 5, Franklin Roosevelt: 1st Inaugural
produced by Educational Video Group, in Great Speeches Video Series, Volume 5 (Greenwood, IN: Educational Video Group, 1933), 19 mins
This speech, from Franklin D. Roosevelt's first inaugural address in 1933, features the famous line, 'The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.'
Sample
produced by Educational Video Group, in Great Speeches Video Series, Volume 5 (Greenwood, IN: Educational Video Group, 1933), 19 mins
Description
This speech, from Franklin D. Roosevelt's first inaugural address in 1933, features the famous line, 'The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.'
Date Written / Recorded
1933-03-04
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Speech/Address
Contributor
Educational Video Group
Date Published / Released
1933
Publisher
Educational Video Group
Series
Great Speeches Video Series
Speaker / Narrator
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
American people, Presidents, Speeches, Inaugurations, Political and Social Movements, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), Americans
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1933 by Educational Media Group
Person
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
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Great Speeches Video Series, Volume 9, Franklin Roosevelt: Fireside Chat
produced by Educational Video Group, in Great Speeches Video Series, Volume 9 (Greenwood, IN: Educational Video Group, 1941), 8 mins
This speech, by Franklin D. Roosevelt, is about potential American involvement in what would become World War II.
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produced by Educational Video Group, in Great Speeches Video Series, Volume 9 (Greenwood, IN: Educational Video Group, 1941), 8 mins
Description
This speech, by Franklin D. Roosevelt, is about potential American involvement in what would become World War II.
Date Written / Recorded
1941
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Speech/Address
Contributor
Educational Video Group
Date Published / Released
1941
Publisher
Educational Video Group
Series
Great Speeches Video Series
Speaker / Narrator
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Adolf Hitler, 1889-1945
Topic / Theme
War, Presidents, Speeches, World War II, 1939-1945, War and Violence, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), Americans, Germans, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1941 by Educational Media Group
Person
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Adolf Hitler, 1889-1945
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Herbert Hoover & Huey Long
directed by Alan Landsburg, 1933-; produced by Alan Landsburg, 1933-, A&E Television Networks (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1989, originally published 1989), 46 mins
The Great Depression crashed upon America in 1929. This program profiles Herbert Hoover, president from 1929 to 1933, and Huey Long—governor of Louisiana from 1928 to 1932, senator from 1932 to 1935, presidential hopeful, and victim of assassination—murdered at the height of his popularity.
Sample
directed by Alan Landsburg, 1933-; produced by Alan Landsburg, 1933-, A&E Television Networks (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1989, originally published 1989), 46 mins
Description
The Great Depression crashed upon America in 1929. This program profiles Herbert Hoover, president from 1929 to 1933, and Huey Long—governor of Louisiana from 1928 to 1932, senator from 1932 to 1935, presidential hopeful, and victim of assassination—murdered at the height of his popularity.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Alan Landsburg, 1933-, A&E Television Networks, Peter Graves, 1926-2010
Author / Creator
Alan Landsburg, 1933-
Date Published / Released
1989
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Speaker / Narrator
Huey Pierce Long, Jr., 1893-1935, Herbert Hoover, 1874-1964, Thomas Semmes Walmsley, 1889-1942, Peter Graves, 1926-2010
Person Discussed
Huey Pierce Long, Jr., 1893-1935, Herbert Hoover, 1874-1964, Thomas Semmes Walmsley, 1889-1942, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Calvin Coolidge, 1872-1933, CarlAustin Weiss, 1906-1935
Topic / Theme
Economic depressions, Government appointees, Heads of state, Humanitarian aid, Political corruption, Political influence, Political intrigue, Political life, Stock market, Economic classes, Great Depression, 1929-1941, World War I, 1914-1918, Mississippi River Flood 1927, Bonus Army Marches on Washington, D.C., 1932, Political and Social Movements, American History, World War I & Jazz Age (1914–...
Economic depressions, Government appointees, Heads of state, Humanitarian aid, Political corruption, Political influence, Political intrigue, Political life, Stock market, Economic classes, Great Depression, 1929-1941, World War I, 1914-1918, Mississippi River Flood 1927, Bonus Army Marches on Washington, D.C., 1932, Political and Social Movements, American History, World War I & Jazz Age (1914–1928), Depression & World War II (1929–1945)
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Copyright © 1989 by A&E Television Networks
Person
Alan Landsburg, 1933-, Huey Pierce Long, Jr., 1893-1935, Herbert Hoover, 1874-1964, Thomas Semmes Walmsley, 1889-1942, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Calvin Coolidge, 1872-1933, CarlAustin Weiss, 1906-1935, Peter Graves, 1926-2010
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March of Time, Experimental no. 1
in March of Time (New York, NY: Home Box Office, 1934, originally published 1934), 12 mins
Sample
in March of Time (New York, NY: Home Box Office, 1934, originally published 1934), 12 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1934
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Westbrook Van Voorhis, 1903-1968
Date Published / Released
1934
Publisher
Home Box Office
Series
March of Time
Speaker / Narrator
Westbrook Van Voorhis, 1903-1968
Person Discussed
Albert Einstein, 1879-1955, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Naval fleets, Indy car racing, Multiple births, Trade and Commerce, Family and Culture, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of Home Box Office.
Person
Albert Einstein, 1879-1955, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Westbrook Van Voorhis, 1903-1968
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March of Time, Experimental no. 2
in March of Time (New York, NY: Home Box Office, 1934, originally published 1934), 11 mins
Sample
in March of Time (New York, NY: Home Box Office, 1934, originally published 1934), 11 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1934
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Westbrook Van Voorhis, 1903-1968
Date Published / Released
1934
Publisher
Home Box Office
Series
March of Time
Speaker / Narrator
Westbrook Van Voorhis, 1903-1968
Person Discussed
Adolf Hitler, 1889-1945, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Droughts, Railroads, Spiritual leaders, Climate and the Environment, Religion and Belief Systems, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of Home Box Office.
Person
Adolf Hitler, 1889-1945, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Westbrook Van Voorhis, 1903-1968
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March of Time, Volume 8, Episode 12, Men in Washington - 1942
in March of Time, Volume 8, Episode 12 (New York, NY: Home Box Office, 1942, originally published 1942), 19 mins
Sample
in March of Time, Volume 8, Episode 12 (New York, NY: Home Box Office, 1942, originally published 1942), 19 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1942
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Westbrook Van Voorhis, 1903-1968
Date Published / Released
1942-07, 1942
Publisher
Home Box Office
Series
March of Time
Speaker / Narrator
Westbrook Van Voorhis, 1903-1968
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
War, New Deal, 1933-1938, World War II, 1939-1945, Political and Social Movements, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of Home Box Office.
Person
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Westbrook Van Voorhis, 1903-1968
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