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Season 1 Episode 103 | 57m 17s

Young Eleanor attends her coming out party in New York where she meets cousin Franklin. In Michigan, young Betty is courted by hotshot lawyer Jerry. At a Chicago law firm, young Michelle meets summer intern Barack, interested in politics.

Aired: 09/30/24
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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