ROOSEVELT, FRANKLIN DELANO

Duration: 2R

Year Published: 1945

Creator: Official Films, Inc

Format: 16mm

Sound: Sound

Description: "This biographical sketch of the late President Roosevelt starts with scenes of his funeral. The film then goes back to scenes of his entry into politics in 1910. He served as Asst. Sec. of the Navy under Wilson, and in 1920 he became the youngest vice-presidential candidate in history. In 1928 he went to the state house in Albany to serve as the Governor of New York. The film includes scenes and portions of his speeches during his first campaign as president of the United States in 1932. Also shows glimpses of his fireside chat broadcasts, his one relaxation and exercise—swimming, his interests in Warm Springs Foundation, his fondness for Fala, his 2nd campaign for presidency in 1936 emphasizing his 'I hate war,' his numerous meetings with Churchill and Stalin, his declaration of war after the attack by the Japs on Pearl Harbor, the meeting at Casablanca in which he demanded unconditional surrender for the enemy, the meeting at Pearl Harbor and his uniting groundwork for the San Francisco Conference. 'The film is suitable for any group.' Film world"

Complete Record: Dewey number: 921 Audience level: el-jh-sh-c-adult Format/cost: 16-sd-$37.50 Distributors / rental: Audio-Film Libraries $3; Cen; University System of Georgia, Division of General Extension $2; Ideal Pictures Corporation $1.50; University of Illinois $1.50; University of Kentucky $2; Photoart House; Swank Motion Pictures $1; National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations $3

Metadata Source:Educational Film Guide 1946