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Speaker: Paige Palmer, historian

This lecture encompasses the vast history of Theodore, Franklin, and Eleanor Roosevelt. The story begins with Theodore Roosevelt’s birth in 1858, and traces his private pain, ambitious military career, and time as the 26th president. This lecture also covers the personal struggles and rise of Franklin Roosevelt, including his leadership during the Great Depression and World War II. Finally, this lecture investigates the personal life of Eleanor Roosevelt, her twelve years as First Lady, and enduring legacy of personal courage. You are invited to join historian Paige Palmer for this intimate story that investigates the Roosevelts through a deeply personal lens of tragedy and triumph, loyalty and betrayal, and the inspiring resilience that empowered the Roosevelts to conquer adversity and step into the arena of American history.