Well behaved women rarely make history. In the case of Alice Roosevelt, they do make scandalous headlines. Alice’s life was marked early by tragedy but defined by her actions and in her own words. Born to a powerful family, Alice chose a life that fit her above all else. In the process she caused controversy and defied expectations. An advocate for style and an ally to many, her life was a series of Crowded Hours.

00:00:00 Catch-Up

00:19:40 Crowded Hours

00:24:54 Her Birth

00:37:25 Early Childhood

01:18:11 White House Years

01:38:51 A Menace for Public Good

01:46:20 Wedding of the Century

01:54:55 After the White House

02:08:35 Later Life & Final Thoughts

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