American Icons: Franklin D. Roosevelt

Franklin Delano Roosevelt is remembered for overcoming the toughest possible challenges: staring down the Great Depression, achieving victory in World War II and saving democracy. And while he fought for America and remade the world, he simultaneously was forced to conquer his own personal limitations.

With commentary from author Doris Kearns Goodwin and expert historians, this short video introduces you to the 32nd U.S. President–a man who bravely faced the most dire crises facing America since the time of Lincoln.