Have any of you been watching this PBS series? A couple of years ago I had a winter project to watch all of the Ken Burns history series and The Roosevelts is at the top as being interesting and well done. Teddy, who is often portrayed as one of the greater presidents and a hero of early environmentalist is shown as somewhat of an egotistic war monger and racist in addition to his better side. Franklin's struggle with polio and his crippling illness is also something that is not often discussed and quite amazing. The vintage photos of the people and cities are the usual Ken Burns high quality and a fascinating glimpse of yesteryear.
They are currently on the beginning of the new deal, which was essential the beginning of all social welfare programs and huge government expansions. (Probably the nightmare nemesis of modern Libertarians). The issues around social reform and war seem quite similar to today. I have read that the Great Depression was possibly a cycle that would have recovered on it's own and the full recovery can basically be attributed to WWII. A theory I guess we will never know the answer to.
They are currently on the beginning of the new deal, which was essential the beginning of all social welfare programs and huge government expansions. (Probably the nightmare nemesis of modern Libertarians). The issues around social reform and war seem quite similar to today. I have read that the Great Depression was possibly a cycle that would have recovered on it's own and the full recovery can basically be attributed to WWII. A theory I guess we will never know the answer to.
The Roosevelts
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