Between the Wars - S01E02: Return to Isolationism

Name: Return to Isolationism
Genre: War & Politics, Documentary
Released: 1978-04-12
Duration: 30 min

Apr 12, 1978War & Politics, DocumentarySeason 1, Episode 2

The ultimate failure of Woodrow Wilson destroys himself in his desperate struggle for the League of Nations. The President and the Senate fight for control of American foreign policy: the Senate wins. Wilson is opposed by a powerful coalition of conservatives like Sen. Henry Cabot Lodge, and his case to the people embarks on a grueling 8,000 mile train trip and suffers a stroke. During his illness, Mrs. Wilson acts as regent, or caretaker president for 17 months. Wilson refuses to compromise on the League of Nations and ironically is responsible for its defeat.

Cast: Eric Sevareid

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All Episodes - Season 1

01Versailles: The First PeaceApr 05, 1978 02Return to IsolationismApr 12, 1978 03The First SALT TalksApr 19, 1978 04Radio, Racism and Foreign PolicyApr 26, 1978 05The Great Depression and Foreign AffairsMay 03, 1978 06FDR and Hitler: the Rise to PowerMay 10, 1978 07FDR and Hitler: The Dynamics of PowerMay 17, 1978 08America in the Pacific: The Clash of Two CulturesMay 24, 1978 09The Recognition of Russia: A Climate of Mutual DistrustMay 31, 1978 10Latin America: Intervention in Our Own BackyardJun 07, 1978 11The Italian-Ethiopian War: Africa in World AffairsJun 14, 1978 12The Spanish Civil WarJun 21, 1978 13The Phony WarJun 28, 1978 14FDR and Churchill: The Human PartnershipJul 05, 1978 15Japan Invades China: Crisis in the Far EastJul 12, 1978 16War Comes to Pearl HarborJul 19, 1978

Between the Wars S01E02 Synopsis

Stream Between the Wars "Return to Isolationism" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 1978-04-12, this episode is part of Season 1 of Between the Wars. Featuring performances from Eric Sevareid among the cast. With a runtime of 30m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this War & Politics and Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. The ultimate failure of Woodrow Wilson destroys himself in his desperate struggle for the League of Nations. The President and the Senate fight for control of American foreign policy: the Senate wins. Wilson is opposed by a powerful coalition of cons...