Eleanor Roosevelt

All the Presidents' Wives

Barbara Bush, George H. W. Bush

A look at the women who has served as First Ladies of the United States.

The Untold History Of The United States

Oliver Stone

Oliver Stone, Vasili Arkhipov

Oliver Stone charts the history of the United States from the Second World War to the present.

American Experience: FDR

David Grubin

David McCullough, Franklin D. Roosevelt

Polio at age 39, president at age 50. Explore the public and private life of a determined man who steered this country through two monumental crises: the Depression and World War II. FDR served as president longer than any other, and his legacy still shapes our understanding of the role of government and the presidency. A film by award winning filmmaker David Grubin. This is the second of four parts.

The Frank Sinatra Timex Show - To the Ladies

Richard Dunlap

Frank Sinatra, Lena Horne

Surrounded by a mix of talented ladies, host Frank Sinatra does his thing.

Mike Wallace Is Here

Avi Belkin

Mike Wallace, Johnny Carson

For over half a century, 60 Minutes' fearsome newsman Mike Wallace went head-to-head with the world's most influential figures. Relying exclusively on archival footage, the film interrogates the interrogator, tracking Wallace's storied career and troubled personal life while unpacking how broadcast journalism evolved to today’s precarious tipping point.

Edward & George: Two Brothers, One Throne

Claire Walding

King Edward VIII, King George VI of the United Kingdom

The complex relationship between royal brothers Edward VIII and George VI, who were both at the heart of the infamous abdication crisis of 1936, is the subject of this excellent documentary. From British Pathé TV's Royalty Collection.

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

Philippe Mora

Laverne Andrews, Maxene Andrews

Period music, film clips and newsreel footage combined into a visual exploration of the American entertainment industry during the Great Depression.

Inside the White House

John B. Bredar

Morgan Freeman, Jimmy Carter

Featuring behind-the-scenes footage and unprecedented access to its hallowed halls, this program from National Geographic takes viewers on an in-depth tour of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue -- the White House. Interviews with presidents and first ladies offer a revealing look at what goes into running that famous household, and White House employees give viewers a taste of the preparations involved in hosting a state dinner.