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The Roosevelts
Education Clip Theodore Roosevelt Assassination Attempt
After Theodore Roosevelt's recovery, he easily beats Taft in the presidential race, but his entrance ensures a democratic presidential victory and a sweep in the House. Roosevelt becomes a political pariah and goes into a depression.
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Survey FDR’s leadership during WWII, while Eleanor tends to wounded servicemen.
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