FDR (3): The Grandest Job in the World (1933-1940)

6.7/10 · 18 votesOct 13, 199455 min

Ranked #6 of 7 in Season 7•−0.8 vs season avg

Discussion

In episode 3, the subject is FDR's leadership of America during the Great Depression. The nation turned to this son of great wealth for a host of social programs that promised a New Deal for the common man.

Previous episodeE2 · FDR (2): Fear Itself (1922-1933)Next episodeE4 · FDR (4): The Juggler (1940-1945)

Seasons37

All 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37

Season 7 Episodes12

E1 8.5

FDR (1): The Center of the World (1882-1921)

E2 8.3

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

E3 6.7Now viewing

FDR (3): The Grandest Job in the World (1933-1940)

E4 6.6

FDR (4): The Juggler (1940-1945)

E5 8.1

Telegrams from the Dead

Midnight Ramble

Battle of the Bulge

One Woman, One Vote

The Way West (1): Westward, the Course of Empire Takes Its Way (1845-1864)

E12

The Way West (2): The Approach of Civilization (1865-1869)

E13

The Way West (3): The War for the Black Hills (1870-1876)

E14

The Way West (4): Ghost Dance (1877-1893)

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Episode Summary

"FDR (3): The Grandest Job in the World (1933-1940)" is episode 3 of American Experience season 7. It scored 6.7/10 from 18 votes, ranking #6 of 7 episodes this season (season average 7.5). It aired on October 13, 1994.

Next: E4 · FDR (4): The Juggler (1940-1945)Best of Season 7