World War Two 1945 the Wheelchair President b05vlzsn default

[kevcaratacus]

FDR, an amazing man, as strong willed man you'd ever find,
I'm English and have massive respect for this man.
Most people would have shrivelled up & died quietly in a corner, if suffering the way he did everyday.
A brilliant man ..

[Marie]

These past 2 weeks I've been obsessively watching ww documentaries, this one is probably one of the best if not the best. Thanks for the upload.

[captainamerica]

No man lives without sin...no man. FDR gave the full measure of his devotion to this nation. The war wore on him, the young men of his nation were at war, the greatest war in the history of man. I have no doubt that in fighting polio he learned to lead the nation to victory through trial and tribulation. I also feel that the hand of Gods providence watched and guided him. The right men at the right time in the history of man to fight the greatest evil we had yet faced.

[huneyboss]

Having that much anxiety on top of the other health issues, but still showed up to your intense maddeningly high stress job. That’s very admirable and brave .

[AS-zkhz]

My dad was Chicago police when he came into Chicago. During the war. He said that there was a freight car full of medical supplies and things Roosevelt needed showing how I'll he was yet he carried on with the burdens the country was under from depression and also ww2 were overwhelming He was a better president than those in better shape. God bless and let him rest in peace he saved our country. In time of horrible trouble

[navidhendrix]

A very well produced documentary with high production value. What really gets me is the underlying score by Rich Farnsworth. It really adds the subtext to Prof. David Reynolds' presentation onscreen. 10/10

[bullettube]

I had a history teacher like David Reynolds, he made every class interesting and always said human feelings and how they affect leaders are at the core of every historical decision.

[BritinIsrael]

A really fascinating documentary. Brilliantly researched and presented by Prof Reynolds. I enjoyed every minute.

[masterchief]

Not even an American, but his story and this doc always managed to inspire me

[loro]

My father was by definition a quadraplegic due to polio as a toddler. He was the most critical case according to many doctors but he had the advantage of being a child and had parents who did not put limitations in his path. He walked on crutches most of his life even though he had no control over his left arm or either leg. He lived independently till age 40. He graduated from college with honors and worked for a publishing company to support his family. He never accepted charity as a matter of principle.

[ProudMarineVet]

As a medical professional it makes me sick the way he was treated

[Kyanzes]

He must have had immense inner power to have been able to make it through three presidencies in that condition.

[RemoteViewr]

I am deeply touched that the BBC of all so carefully and sensitively detailed this portion of american history. I am profoundly grateful. It is a special relationship as well.

[deeas]

Amazing the "Gentleman Press" didn't out him. A different time indeed

[aeryan]

Thank you very much for posting this. David Reynold's documentaries are excellent!

[George_Thomas]

Loved every minute of this feature, the narration, footage and even camera work. Solid documentary through and through

[rugosetexture]

I always enjoy David Reynolds shows. Thank you very much for posting this.

[tedhernandez]

What a great documentary!!! An informative and eye opening one. Thank you Videosculptor.

[rubenayala]

I never really knew abt how deep hardship was. I almost cried n I felt what would I do at age 39. I'm 40 n I don't knw what I would have done. But it opened my eyes to finding all this out. I have no excuses for me not being able to do something. I'm so glad to hear this true story...

[jpmaya]

"Performing the power of vulnerability " such eloquence such intellectual mastery in this production.