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American Experience

American Experience

1988Returning Series38 Seasons400 Episodes6.6TMDB
PBS

TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.

Season 7 · Episode 2

FDR (2): Fear Itself (1922-1933)

Aired Oct 12, 1992at 9PM·55m

In this second episode, the subject is FDR's courageous fight with polio. With his wife Eleanor Roosevelt at his side, FDR, wins the Democratic nomination for president. He takes office at the beginning of the Great Depression. Exhorting the nation to keep the faith, FDR utters his famous words: "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself."

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When did American Experience Season 7 Episode 2 air?

American Experience Season 7 Episode 2 aired on October 12, 1992 at 9 PM ET.

How long is American Experience Season 7 Episode 2?

This episode runs for approximately 55 minutes.

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