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American Experience
The Presidents: FDR (Part 2)
Season 7
Episode 2
Engendering both admiration and scorn, FDR exerted unflinching leadership during the most tumultuous period in U.S. history since the Civil War and was the most vital figure in the nation during his 13 years in the White House.
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