The Presidents
The Lives and Legacies of the 43 Leaders of the United States.
The show documents each of the Presidents in the union, starting with George Washington, following a chronological order up until George W. Bush. Each President's segment begins with the narrator giving a brief dossier about each one, from their political affiliation, family, and notable traits. The show then highlights the history behind each presidency, linking each one to the following.
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Edward Herrmann
Narrator · 9 eps
Richard Brookhiser
Richard Brookhiser · 3 eps
William M. Fowler Jr.
William M. Fowler Jr. · 2 eps
James M. McPherson
James M. McPherson · 2 eps
Eric Foner
Eric Foner, PhD · 2 eps
H.W. Brands
H.W. Brands · 2 eps
Annette Gordon-Reed
Annette Gordon-Reed · 1 ep
Carol Berkin
Carol Berkin · 1 ep
James Rees
James Rees · 1 ep
Marvin Kitman
Marvin Kitman · 1 ep
Daniel Walker Howe
Daniel Walker Howe · 1 ep
Harry Watson
Harry Watson · 1 ep
Thomas Y. Cartwright
Thomas Y. Cartwright · 1 ep
John Seigenthaler
John Seigenthaler · 1 ep
Sam W. Haynes
Sam W. Haynes · 1 ep
Michael Nelson
Michael Nelson · 1 ep
Catherine Clinton
Catherine Clinton · 1 ep
Jean H. Baker
Jean H. Baker · 1 ep
Peter A. Wallner
Peter A. Wallner · 1 ep
Samuel C. Slaymaker
Samuel C. Slaymaker · 1 ep
