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David Reynolds looks at how former President Franklin D Roosevelt kept his poor health a secret from the American public whilst in office and how this affected the important decisions he had to make during WW2. Subscribe to The American Story for premium documentaries dedicated to the history of the United States: @TheAmericanStoryHistory From the Cold War to 9/11, from the assassination of JFK to the Trump presidency, The American Story sheds light on the untold narratives and hidden secrets that have shaped the United States. From its formation way back in 1776 right up until modern day America, our weekly award-winning documentaries share new perspectives and untold stories from the land of liberty.