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Atlantic Crossing
Crown Princess Martha & Franklin Roosevelt
What do we really know about the relationship between Martha and FDR? Sofia Helin, Kyle MacLachlan and creator Alexander Eik discuss the unique relationship between the princess and the president.
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The president’s health takes a bad turn. Olav faces rocky relations with Martha.
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A Nazi agent slips through the cracks. Martha travels to England and gets a shock.
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As America enters the war, people grow suspicious of Martha’s ties to the president.
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Martha uses dinner-table tactics to help Norway. The president gets on dangerous ground.
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Martha is pressured to exploit her friendship with the president.
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President Roosevelt extends a special invitation to Martha and her children.
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Martha and her children take refuge in Sweden, but a Nazi threat still looms.
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A year after visiting the U.S., the Norwegian prince and crown princess must flee.