Dissatisfied with Franklin's complacency over growinginternational atrocities in Europe, Eleanor forces his hand toassist Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi Germany. Having retired toPalm Springs, Jerry plans to keep active across the country,which leaves Betty to seek out new party companions at home.Despite Barack's political hesitations, Michelle refuses tostay quiet on racially driven violence any longer while writingher commencement address for Tuskegee University.