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FDR - War Years [VHS]

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Given the enormous speed and consequences of the events from 1939 through 1945 when Franklin Roosevelt was president, no video 50 minutes in length can do any real justice to the level of his accomplishments. Furthermore, while the title says "The War Years" there is a significant amount of time spent in describing his initial campaign for president as well as his actions in attempting to end the depression. Finally, descriptions of the rise of fascism in Germany and Italy as well as the Spanish Civil War are also included.
For these reasons, this video does not give a review of Roosevelt that is thorough enough to be of significant value in teaching the history of the era. It is a nice overview, but the lack of depth makes it a superficial description of Franklin Roosevelt's accomplishments.

He was weak, frail, unable to walk, yet he marched the nation to victory in the greatest conflict in world history.

Much of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's greatness rests on his remarkable leadership in World War Two. Here is the incredible behind the scenes chronicle of those turbulent years, beginning with FDR's election to an unprecedented third term. See his battles with isolationists, witness the attack on Pearl Harbor and hear the speeches that stirred the entire world. Learn the details of his secret talks with Churchill at the Yalta Conference, and join the nation as it mourned a leader who passed away when victory was at hand.