Between the Wars Season 1 Episode 6 FDR and Hitler: the Rise to Power 1978
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"The individual does matter in history" -- a contrast of the style of FDR and Hitler shows how technological change and individual charisma can change history. FDR uses a new medium (radio) to political advantage; Hitler utilizes the new sound movies. This episode contrasts their economic programs which deal with the Depression and show how each used propaganda (Nazi propaganda and New Deal propaganda). The careers of both men culminated in 1933. Hitler, representing a minority party, was appointed Chancellor and rapidly consolidated his power through propaganda and terrorism. President Roosevelt stood prepared to try new methods of attacking the economic crisis.
- Released: 1978-05-10
- Runtime: 30 minutes
- Genre: War & Politics, Documentary
- Stars: Eric Sevareid
- Director: Alan Landsburg, Anthony Potter, David J. Eagle, Jack K. Tillar, Scott Garen
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1. Versailles: The First Peace 1978-04-05
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2. Return to Isolationism 1978-04-12
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3. The First SALT Talks 1978-04-19
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4. Radio, Racism and Foreign Policy 1978-04-26
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5. The Great Depression and Foreign Affairs 1978-05-03
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6. FDR and Hitler: the Rise to Power 1978-05-10
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7. FDR and Hitler: The Dynamics of Power 1978-05-17
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12. The Spanish Civil War 1978-06-21
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13. The Phony War 1978-06-28
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16. War Comes to Pearl Harbor 1978-07-19
