For twelve years he stood as America's 32nd President, a man who overcame the ravages of polio to pull America through the Great Depression and WWII. From his legendary Fireside Chats to his sweeping New Deal, Franklin Delano Roosevelt revolutionized the American way of life.

FDR: A Presidency Revealed examines one of history's most compelling figures. Inspired by his cousin Teddy Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt rose to the nation's highest office during the depths of one of its darkest periods. A man of few words, he brought a nation together through his revolutionary Fireside Chats. He introduced vast reforms like Social Security and work relief for the unemployed. At the same time, his administration hid a dark underbelly teeming with covert maneuvers, spy rings, and powerful enemies.
 


Editor's Note

The career of former President Franklin Delano Roosevelt forms the focus for this History Channel presentation. His incredible life featured an unprecedented third term as president, which saw him rule over some tumultuous events in American history. A PRESIDENCY REVEALED looks at how he coped with World War II and the Great Depression, while also taking a look at his personal demeanor, which saw FDR addressing the nation with some fireside chats that are now the stuff of legend. A mixture of testimonials from people who knew the former president and archive footage combines to tell this incredible tale.