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We are obsessed with the presidency at American POTUS. We believe that the 46 imperfect patriots who have held our nation’s highest office all have something to offer today’s electorate – a perspective that appropriately grounds today’s political conversations in truth and context. To help us reveal the many layers of each administration, we’ll be joined by the nation’s most influential historians, scholars and experts who have studied every facet of the presidents and the presidency. Not only will we cover the crucial decisions that changed the world but also the humor, hobbies and quirks that give us a captivating sense of each American POTUS.
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David Fisher returns to American POTUS to discuss his latest additions to his terrific Presidential Chronicles series. This time we talk about presidents from the Great Emancipator to Silent Cal.
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Nearly 80 years after Harry Truman dropped the atomic bomb, there are still countless questions surrounding this accidental president and his debatable decision to end the war with Japan in this explosive way. What were the political circumstances at the time, the estimates of casualties, the legacy it would leave with the rest of the world? And critically, after all was said and done, would dropping the bomb ironically end up saving lives, for both sides? Vice President turned President, Harry Truman and his decision to drop the atomic bomb. It’s on this episode of American POTUS!
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It was the 1780’s and this future POTUS was suffering through middle age, his wife had passed away after a long illness and he had sworn off politics after a rough stint as Virginia’s governor. He was in desperate need of a big change! So off he went to spend the next 5 years as America’s representative to France. How to make wine, grow rice, design landscapes and buildings were all at the top of his list. But it was his firsthand experience with the French monarchy that may have been the biggest takeaway of all! Our 3rd POTUS, Thomas Jefferson is on this episode of American POTUS!
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It was a time when political conventions were far different than today. There might have been a favorite leading candidate going in, but the deal was not done until the back-room deals were made and the votes were cast. Enter unknown, long shot candidate Abraham Lincoln. An absolute dark horse whose strategy was to lay low, not offend anyone and wait to be seen as the guy who could best represent the new Republican party. The crazy story of how our 16th POTUS came very close to never being on the presidential ballot in the first place! It’s on this episode of American POTUS!
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Long before he became our 1st POTUS, young George Washington was forging relationships, for better or for worse, with Native Americans on the western frontier. As life would have it, it’s these critical experiences that wound up serving him well over the next few decades, as General during the Revolutionary War and as President during his 8 years in office. How George Washington, Major-General-and President dealt with the delicate and difficult relationship involving the westward expansion, and this country’s Native Americans, on this episode of American POTUS!
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Overcoming the barriers to having their voices heard, female trailblazers in the late 40’s and 50’s opened the door to a new role in American politics. Their good reasoning and sound judgement were finally being paid attention to by presidential candidates from both parties, something our leaders still benefit from today. The first female presidential counselors and their stories of perseverance, intellect, and innovation that changed our national politics. It’s on this episode of American POTUS!
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We all have friends, and politicians have A LOT of friends. But when it comes to political “Best Friends”, TR and his buddy Henry Cabot Lodge sets the bar. From a young age, the two men were taught to serve others and achieve tremendous success, which they did with the assistance of each other. But as close as they once were, political bickering tore them apart, only to be brought back together by life threatening challenges. The ups and down’s, high’s and lows of one of the most famous friendships in American politics; Theodore Roosevelt and Henry Cabot Lodge are on this episode of American POTUS!
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On the national stage, humble politician James Garfield was a virtual unknown - thrust into a long-shot run for the ultimate office, the Presidency. He went on to win the White House in one of the closest elections up to that time. And unexperienced as he may have been, after just 6 months in office he was making a difference and citizens were beginning to take notice. But as soon as things appeared to be full speed ahead, he was shot in the back. The untimely death of what might have been one of the greatest Presidents in our history. James Garfield is on this episode of American POTUS!
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It was Thomas Jefferson’s big bold real estate deal, the 15 Million Dollar Louisiana Purchase that was just too good to pass up. It doubled the size of the country, eliminated the threat of a foreign power, connected the western lands, and gave us a stronger hold on the incredibly valuable Ohio territory. So why was this deal that was as important as the revolution and the constitution so controversial at the time? Thomas Jefferson’s real estate deal that transformed our nation and the world is on this episode of American POTUS!
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Abraham Lincoln’s election of 1860 saw an amazing 80% voter turnout due in part to extreme passions for who would be leading our divided nation, they had never and would never be as high. As a result, Honest Abe’s whisker-close win proved to be the final spark in the explosion of Civil War. So the stage was now set for him to take over, but first he had to travel through the South to get to D.C., facing a series of unprecedented violent threats. The death-defying trip that resulted in one of the greatest Presidencies the nation has ever known, on this episode of American POTUS!
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Jack Kennedy won the presidency as a fresh new face for a new generation. A young, renegade leader who pushed the standards of how the White House conducted its business. And to this, he was successful just as much as he was a failure. But when he was assassinated in Dallas, his very short 2 plus years in office suddenly became the Presidential standard that our politicians are still compared to, to this day. The debatable, complex, and scandalous legacy of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, on this episode of American POTUS!
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Harry Truman was a smart, humble, confident midwestern Vice President, who woke up one day to find himself in the top job, running the country! And it was no time to sit back and let issues and policies just play out. It was one of the most tumultuous times in global history, wrapping up a world war and attempting to manage a new cold war!
The surprising rise to power of POTUS 33, and how he managed to be so successful. Soldier, Husband, Senator, President, Harry Truman is on this episode of American POTUS!
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The Soviets weren’t too thrilled when this actor turned President rolled into the White House. His Build-Up-To-Build-Down strategy was about to make life very, very difficult for them. But if one thing was certain, he wouldn’t be able to star in this production alone. So he put together a dynamic internal cast of characters and relied on supporting allies around the world. We're talking about the man who became both a director and an actor in this real-world drama and how he helped end the Cold War peacefully. Ronald Reagan is on this episode of American POTUS!
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When the Soviet Union fell apart, and China began its economic liberalization, it looked like those two old Cold War foes were becoming, if not friends, at least not enemies. But now we find ourselves in a new Cold War as both those nations aggressively confront America and our allies. On this special episode of American POTUS being hosted at the Howard Baker Center for Public Policy, we will explore why this has occurred, and the role of presidents in confronting these challenges, with former United States Senator Bob Corker of Tennessee, and presidential historian Dr. Jeffrey Engel from the Center for Presidential History at Southern Methodist University.
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Marine One is easily the most famous helicopter in the world, typically using the South lawn of the White House to pick up the most famous passenger in the world. So, it’s to no one’s real surprise, that flying, operating, and maintaining this important aircraft is a huge job, because there’s plainly zero room for failure! Flying the POTUS, from the White House, from Camp David, from all over the world, giving him a “lift” wherever and whenever he needs it! The Men and Women of Marine One and how they keep the President flying on this episode of American POTUS!
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It had been a long time since a Democrat was elected to the White House, until New Yorker Grover Cleveland grabbed the keys in a squeaker. Taking a tough stand on several domestic issues got him kicked out after just 4 years. But the poor performance from the guy that replaced him opened the door for an unprecedented return trip to Washington. We're uncovering Cleveland's relentless spirit, stubborn determination, solid character, even his own White House wedding! “Big Steve”, Grover Cleveland, is on this episode of American POTUS!
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From Washington to Buchanan, the first group of guys to head up our new nation were not just dealing with an exciting new job, they were also figuring out what that new job should or shouldn’t be. As the growing pains of our fragile country developed deep divisions both domestically and internationally, each man’s hand was forced. They were required to do something, anything to try and achieve peace and progress. The revealing true tales of our first 15 President’s; their successes, and their failures, on this episode of American POTUS!
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In mid-June of 1972, Richard Nixon was riding high. After just 1-term, the country was getting along better with each other and with our global frien-enemies. His reelection was all but certain. But after a sloppy burglary of the Democratic headquarters in Watergate, and the chaotic cover-up that followed, our 37th POTUS’s 2nd term fell into a tailspin. We’re offering up a modern, objective look at Nixon’s Presidency and the notorious scandal that sent him packing, on this episode of American POTUS!
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World War 1 had just wrapped up, and the nation was desperate for a “return to normalcy”. So who’s more normal than Warren Harding, a small town newspaperman from the Midwest?
He was elected in a landslide and seemed to have a fairly successful presidency. But after he got sick and died in office, trouble started bubbling to the surface. It seems, while Harding may have been a good guy in office, his cabinet was anything but. Several scandals were revealed, ruining his reputation as a POTUS.
We’re giving Warren Harding his due, the good, the bad and the controversial - on this episode of American POTUS!
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While in office, we debate and critique just about everything a POTUS does. When they pass on, either in office or long after, the conversation about their policies might lighten up a bit, but the controversy rolls on. Washington’s last wishes, Adams and Jeffersons divine timing, Lincoln’s eventual resting place, Reagan’s final closing scene. They all reflect the impact these leaders had on us and how we remember them to this day. An intriguing and entertaining conversation about how we look at our President after our President has departed, on this episode of American POTUS!
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This son-of-a-peanut-farmer could have easily laid down his roots on the land he grew up on. But great things were calling him far removed from the Georgia countryside. A graduate of the Naval Academy, a Governor, a President, the man just kept achieving amazing things no one thought possible! But a rough economy here at home and trouble abroad brought his unlikely presidential ascension to a close after just 1 term. And while he may have had to leave the White House to go back to Georgia, he hasn’t let that keep him from still charging ahead. The Peanut Farmer from Plains-Jimmy Carter is on this episode of American POTUS!
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The Watergate cover-up and the resignation. To this day, they are the first things we remember when it comes to our 37th POTUS. But take away the emotional pre-conceived notions, and what do we discover? A man with a modest background, a complicated personality and a drive-to-succeed that was off the charts. Leave what you thought about Richard Nixon aside, and consider our objective look at this president, all he accomplished while in office, and how he changed American politics forever, both good and bad. That’s on this episode of American POTUS!
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World War 1 was building steam in Europe, with the British and the French desperately doing all they could to get the U.S. involved. But before America could take up arms on the European battlefield, 3 progressive political heavyweights were battling it out here at home, trying to win over public opinion. It's the fascinating story of 1 past POTUS, 1 current POTUS and 1 female activist. Their conflicting philosophies, and who would succeed when it was all over, is on this episode of American POTUS!
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About 5 years into President George W. Bush's War on Terror, things were not going well. The war in Iraq was failing and The President was getting pressure from all sides, including his own, to pull out and call it quits. But instead, he doubled-down, increasing the number of troops and rethinking how those troops would be used. It ultimately turned things around and success was finally within reach. How our 43rd POTUS managed to shift his war strategy with the Iraqi government, our own military, and his own cabinet! That’s on this episode of American POTUS!
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American POTUS is proud to present a special preview episode of our brand new show, American FLOTUS! Just like our highly successful series on the history of the presidency, this podcast will include national experts, facts and important perspective to the amazing women who have served as First Lady. We have a lot of terrific guest experts lined up for future episodes, so be sure to subscribe to American FLOTUS today!
On this episode: By all appearances, Mary Todd Lincoln and her famous husband had no business being together. Vastly different upbringings, different types of friends, and very different physically! But they say opposites attract, so the Lincoln’s did get together, said “I Do”, raised several children and rose to become the First Family of the United States! And while there were good times, there seemed to be more bad times. Losing children, losing a husband, and losing her freedom! The tragic life of the very consequential First Lady, Mary Todd Lincoln, on this episode of American FLOTUS!
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American POTUS is proud to present a special preview episode of American SCOTUS! Just like our highly successful series on the history of the presidency, this podcast will present national experts, facts and important perspective to the highest court in the land. We have a lot of terrific guest experts lined up for future episodes, so be sure to subscribe to American SCOTUS today!
On this particular episode, we’re going behind closed doors to see what actually happens inside that big, beautiful building on Capitol Hill! From case load to impeachment hearings to playing basketball - we’ll hear all the challenges and historic insights from someone who was side by side with 3 different Supreme Court Chief Justices! His personal tales of the high court are on this episode of American SCOTUS!
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Grover Cleveland is the only President to serve 1 term, leave the White House, then return for a 2nd term. His 2 presidency’s were politically rough; a depressed economy, overzealous corporations, and railroads steaming out of control. But there’s another challenge he dealt with, a more personal, health-related challenge. And somehow, someway, this President was able to virtually disappear and have it treated completely off the grid! Grover Cleveland and his secret cancer surgery at sea is on this episode of American POTUS!
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The pressure of living and working in The White House can be immense, so pouring a glass of beer, wine or whiskey every now and then to relax and unwind, it’s understandable. But to each President, his own. Over time, some may have drunk too much, some not at all, and some cleverly using a well-crafted cocktail…or two… as yet another political tool to push their agenda. From the first POTUS to some of our most recent, we’re serving up the extraordinarily intoxicating history of Presidential drinking on this episode of American POTUS!
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Martin Van Buren just might be the most important President you don’t really know much about. Governor, Senator, Secretary of State, VicePOTUS, and POTUS – this man’s resume is long and impressive. After this lifetime of politics working toward The White House, he had the bad luck of dealing with a nasty financial crisis that ended his presidency nearly as soon as it started, getting kicked out after just 1 term. The man who created the modern day Democratic Party, The Little Magician! POTUS #8, Martin Van Buren is on this episode of American POTUS!
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Our young, vibrant 35th President’s career path was both fast and fascinating. He was born into a prominent Massachusetts family, served heroically in World War 2, beat the odds to become a 3 term U.S. Congressman and then served as a U.S. Senator. But his journey wasn’t all smiles and fairy tale stories. He faced an incredible amount of challenges; politically, emotionally and physically. What made the man who would become one of the nation’s most beloved Presidents? The evolution of a young John Fitzgerald Kennedy is on this episode of American POTUS!
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Memorials, Statues, Office Buildings, even Houses – Washington D.C. is a living, breathing, constant reminder of the office of The Presidency. Everywhere you look, there’s something that honors the best and brightest of the past and all the moving parts of our present-day POTUS! We’re revealing the strange stories and outrageous details behind D.C.’s most significant Presidential sites. See how they all came about and what you can expect when you stop by for your own brush with presidential fame!
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A long line of our nation’s first President's all tipped a drink, gobbled up some food and danced the night away at the very historic Gadsby's Tavern in Old Town Alexandria Virginia. And while having a good time was important, it was also the place where some of our early nation’s most famous founding fathers got down to business. They met to hear the latest news of the day, and they schemed to make news of their own, coming up with the ideas for a new nation, that we still enjoy today! The place to see and be seen! We’re visiting Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, on this special episode of American POTUS!
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The pressures of the presidency can be overwhelming, especially when your own nation is entangled in a Civil War. To recharge himself, Abraham Lincoln and his family would often retreat to a secluded cottage, less than 4 miles from The White House. It doesn’t seem like a long way, but it was world’s away from the hustle and trouble of D.C. What he found here was physical and mental health, and what he did here resulted in some of the most significant moments of his presidency. We’re finding out more about the very historic President Lincoln’s Cottage, on this special episode of American POTUS!
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The Library of Congress sits in the shadow of the U.S. Capitol itself, a prominent location that serves a distinct purpose, to remind us of the importance our forefathers put on having an educated nation. Walk in the doors, and it’s clear this library is unlike any other. A vast collection of over 170 million books, videos, maps, audio files, and anything else that might tell the story of our nation for future generations. We’re getting a rare look at The Library of Congress and all the presidential perspective it offers, on this special episode of American POTUS!
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The National Mall has been called “America’s Front Yard”, an iconic place where our most notable Presidents are honored for their service. But to get a spot on the mall is a tough get – it’s one of the rarest and most valuable pieces of real estate in the world. To make it happen, it ironically comes down to fundraising and politics – something the people honored here, know all too well! We'll talk about how The National Mall celebrates our Presidents 24/7, and all the work that goes into keeping them in tip top shape!
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As a youngster, he was never satisfied with his own formal education, so as a grown-up he never turned down the chance to feed his curiosity, gobbling up anything he could find on Soldiering, Farming or even Governing. And by examining his incredible personal collection of books and artifacts, you can easily see how this passion turned him into a strong confident leader, just when the country needed it most. A healthy helping of leadership inspiration from Washington himself, in part 3 of our private behind-the-scenes visit to Mount Vernon!
Every time his country called George Washington reluctantly said yes, packed his bags and hit the road. But through all the times he was away, his thoughts always returned to his pride and joy, Mount Vernon. The General’s intensity and focus to this special place was for good reason, it was much more than a home, it was his business – a 24/7/365 Virginia Tidewater farm! We're examining what the place meant to him and what it means to all of us today! This is part 1 of a 3-part series, recorded during our private behind-the-scenes visit to George Washington’s Mount Vernon!
It was the center of George Washington's 8,000 acre farm, the iconic mansion that he and his family called home. Never fully satisfied with the place, the General was always tinkering with it, adding on, modifying, redecorating, making the place function for not just the first family but also the revolving door of visitors from around the world. We’re going inside the common areas and the private areas of one of the world’s most famous homes, recorded during our private behind-the-scenes visit to George Washington’s Mount Vernon, on this episode of American POTUS!
Theodore Roosevelt is one of the most influential accidental presidents this nation has ever had. Domestically he pushed the Square Deal to help average citizens, and internationally it was all about The Panama Canal and brokering peace - but all of that was just a drop in the bucket! During his time in office, he accomplished a lot more than most, but most don’t come anywhere near having the boundless energy or ambition of TR! The man who never backed down from some of the world’s biggest challenges! The Rough Rider, Theodore Roosevelt is on this episode of American POTUS!
Breaking out of Abraham Lincoln’s shadow would’ve been tough for anybody, much less a Southern Democrat who struggled with his own sense of racism. Regardless, Andrew Jackson now had the job and had to deal with Civil War Reconstruction – no easy task. It didn’t take long for this stubborn accidental President to make a lot of political enemies, but one stands out above the rest – activist Frederick Douglass. And even though they only met once, their worlds would collide over and over with their own beliefs of what should be done, and how quickly! The combative presidency of Andy Johnson is on this episode of American POTUS!
George W Bush walked into the White House dialed in on domestic issues, but after 9/11, all attention turned to the chaotic war on terror. To begin with, the country was fully behind him, but the long drawn out fight eventually took its toll on the public’s patience. Mix in a financial collapse and a natural catastrophe, and his national support was in a free fall. But whether all of these issues make you think he was overrated or underrated, it’s fair to say he kept pushing forward, leading the country through 2 terms of seemingly never-ending crises. A fresh look at George W. Bush is on this episode of American POTUS!
Thomas Jefferson was an overachiever who accomplished some pretty major things in his life, wrote the Declaration of Independence, Secretary of State, Governor, Vice President and President. But when your career maxes out, guys like Jefferson don’t just go home and retire quietly. To keep himself occupied, he turned his energy toward creating a University. An institute of higher learning that would in his mind, ensure that generations of citizens would be diligent, keeping our new nation strong and honorable. The founding father who founded a University, Thomas Jefferson is on this episode of American POTUS!
POTUS Franklin Pierce may not be top-of-mind when you think about the Presidency, but just like the All Star’s of the White House, his decisions and plans were terribly consequential. At the top of the list, how he dealt with the raging debate over slavery. Both sides saw him as a compromiser, but were frustrated when his attempts to please everyone, never really settled anything. It wasn’t all bad for him though, he did have some Win’s, but nowhere near enough to get a 2nd chance to avert Civil War. He’s the president you probably don’t know much about…but you should! Handsome Frank, Franklin Pierce, is on this episode of American POTUS!
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Sure, Dwight Eisenhower led the charge to end World War 2, but leading the nation from The White House was a whole new test for him. Like any good General, he did it by assessing each situation, coming up with a good plan, enabling qualified people to help him, and then sharing the success with all those involved – something not typically in the D.C. political playbook! We’re getting to know the cautious, deliberative, patriotic man who managed a growing nation in a progressively explosive world. Why the nation liked Ike, on this episode of American POTUS!
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After taking office, George Washington sensed a bit of trouble. Our recently unified country was on the brink of falling apart into 13 individual pieces. Something had to be done, and as usual, he stepped up. His strategy, giving the citizens a chance to see him, and giving him a chance to see the citizens. Months and miles went by, and like so many times before, the Great General ultimately found success, sparking a national unity that had seemed impossible. The nation-saving road trip through a divided but grateful nation, is on this episode of American POTUS!
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Our Constitution lays out 3 branches of government, with all of them holding power to check on each other just to make sure no one gets a little out of hand, including the President! Over time, some in the Executive Branch have pushed this rule book to the breaking point, but so far, it’s held strong. A credit to the framers who came up with it to begin with, and those who have modified it for an evolving nation. Our living & breathing constitution, and how certain Presidents have used…and abused…their duly anointed powers, is on this episode of American POTUS!
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James Madison may have been physically slight, but his influence as a founding father is off the charts! He took on the creation of our constitution and the Bill of Rights. And when he got the keys to the White House from his buddy Thomas Jefferson, he was faced with a whole new confrontation, going to war…again…with the British Army. But through all these challenges, he had his own diplomatic secret weapon, the very outspoken and supremely irresistible, Dolley Madison! The first First Couple of American Politics is on this episode of American POTUS.
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William Howard Taft was the hand-picked successor by Theodore Roosevelt himself. But after just a couple years in The White House, their tight relationship fell apart, and Taft’s run for a 2nd term became the target for TR’s political attacks. And what did all of this inner-party feuding do…it caused them both to lose! Taft was out, but his story was far from over. The man who loved the law, got his dream job when he became the first and only ex-POTUS to become Chief Justice of The SCOTUS!
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Benjamin Harrison followed in the path of his POTUS Grandfather, calling Indiana home, serving in the military, the Senate and the White House. While he won the presidency in a squeaker, he was way more successful than Grandpa, modernizing the navy and pushing for African-American voting rights. But just when he got things going, this grandson POTUS who defeated Grover Cleveland, then lost to the same man just 4 years later! It’s a tale of family legacy, very close elections, and a political opponent who just would not go away!
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For dignitaries around the world, it’s the hottest invitation you can hope for – a state dinner in your country’s honor at 1600 Pennsylvania avenue. But the First Family can’t possibly pull it off on their own. There’s an incredible White House staff that balances these important dinners with all the other party’s their expected to throw, like birthdays, holidays, weddings, even a prom! And as with most parties, the stories of what went on behind the scenes, are the most intriguing! The thrill and privilege of being invited to The White House is on this episode of American POTUS!
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From George Washington on, several Presidents called for a day of Thanks, but no specific holiday was ever locked in. Along came The Mother of Thanksgiving, a determined woman who pushed one particular POTUS to make this holiday of reflection and gratitude a permanent part of our nations calendar. Pilgrims, Parades and Presidential Pardons - we’re giving thanks for Thanksgiving, as we gobble up the Presidential origins of this most delicious holiday on this episode of American POTUS!
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Out of a complicated family childhood, Barack Obama would find the passion and purpose to help others in southside Chicago. As his political career gained momentum, he was invited to take the stage at the ’04 DNC Convention, igniting a national obsession with his fresh look of optimism and hope. He went on to become President, not only changing national policies, but how we ultimately looked at ourselves. No Drama Obama – how Barack Obama grew up to become the nation’s first African American President, is on this episode of American POTUS!
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John Adams and Thomas Jefferson worked together to build our nation, but as individuals, they were worlds apart. Adams was a blunt Massachusetts lawyer who sparked intense arguments every time he spoke his mind. Jefferson was a slippery and quiet Virginia planter with controversial and conflicting views on slavery and government. 2 men, 2 vastly different styles and personalities, 1 common cause – to create a government by the people, for the people. This is Part 1 of our 2-part series on our complicated but essential revolution!
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Our Founding Fathers were far from perfect, a group of men that each brought their own radical ideas and stubborn 18th century traditions. But one man stood out from the group as indispensable, displaying quiet confidence, shrewd determination, and incredible personal strength. George Washington was the one POTUS that never wanted to be POTUS, but we’re sure glad he was. The Father of our Country and The Cause he led is the focus of this 2nd part of our 2-part series on the Revolution.
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In 1823, our nation was growing up as fast as it could, but the world’s global powers were changing just as fast - no one knew who was a rival and who was a trusted friend! It was clear, our new nation had to do something to keep up, so POTUS 5 and his cabinet created what would become the most critical piece of international policy for not just that moment, but for generations of future Presidents! What’s in this simple policy that made it so revolutionary, and so long-lasting? We’ll break down The Monroe Doctrine, on this episode of American POTUS!
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The British had left, and the Revolution was won, but the freedom that was fought so hard for, was in danger of a mighty implosion! The 13 states were still thinking like 13 separate states, and if our new nation was to survive, it would take something special…someone special to get the government on the right track. Politics, Personalities, and Personal agendas. Our nations 1st POTUS uses his own power and prestige to fight through it all! The American Cincinnatus, George Washington, he’s on this episode of American POTUS!
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Everyone needs a good buddy, especially when the weight of the nation is squarely on your shoulders. Sure, Presidents have cabinet members, advisors and pollsters to help them work through problems, but the unfiltered advice from a trusted friend may be the most valuable counsel a Chief Executive can get. We’ll get to know the Pals to the POTUS throughout history, and how they used their unique relationships to influence positive change in our exceptionally complex world.
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Many consider Abraham Lincoln the nation’s greatest President. A man of strong judgement, consistent leadership, and a humble, passionate focus on the common man. These distinctive abilities did not always come to him easily. Behind every critical decision and unforgettable speech, was a personal struggle to come up with the right strategy and the right words! To show how he got there time and again, we’re revealing the private, personal notes of The Great Emancipator. From Honest Abe’s own pen to you - on this episode of American POTUS!
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**1 year, 50+ episodes, 50+ remarkable historians, 47+ hours of content...and most importantly - thousands & thousands & thousands of downloads from great fans like you.
We’re celebrating our 1st Birthday with a look back at our favorite episodes, a test of POTUS Trivia, and what we have planned for the future! (we think you're going to like it!) HBD…to us!**
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Harry Truman was a smart, humble, confident midwestern VP who woke up one day to find himself running the country! But it was no time to sit back and let issues and policies just play out. He faced one of the most tumultuous periods in global history, wrapping up a world war and attempting to manage a new cold war. We're looking at the personal side of POTUS 33 that tells the enlightening story of how this famously plain-spoken man was so successful. President, Husband and Grandfather, Harry Truman is on this episode of American POTUS!
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The men and women of The Secret Service put their lives on the line, regardless of who the president is, what party he’s from, and how many enemies he has out there. For the POTUS, it’s part of the job, where you go, they go. And that’s where it can get tricky, balancing the importance of national security with private, family time. They don’t always go hand in hand. The secret service agents charged with guarding the President, on this episode of American POTUS
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James Monroe dropped out of college to join the Continental Army, fighting alongside Washington in some of the most famous fights of the Revolution. From there, he became qualified, immensely qualified to take over the White House. And the nation agreed, giving him 80% of the vote the first term, and winning a nearly unanimous victory for his 2nd term! The country was feeling on top-of-the-world, but the future would be filled with challenges, many of them going back to this very President.
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The story of Ulysses S. Grant is an All-American tale - a physically small and modestly ambitious young lad from rural Ohio, grows up to lead the Union to victory and wins the White House for a full 2 terms. Of course, the nation’s top historians have written this story, but the best version is notably by Grant’s own pen. His memoirs not only reveal the detailed tales of his life, but also the character of the man who worked to complete them, right up to his last breath. POTUS 18’s life as told by Uncle Sam Grant himself, on this episode of American POTUS!
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POTUS John Adams was a crotchety, stubborn, out-spoken lawyer who just might be the MVP of the Founding Father team! He used the power of his mind and his sharp tongue to inspire our revolution and help create the constitution. He became President under tough conditions, never quite able to get out of the long shadow of George Washington. He lost his bid for a 2nd term, and that’s when his greatest contribution may have taken place – the precedence of a peaceful transfer of power. The Colossus of Independence, John Adams is on this episode of American POTUS!
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The U.S. was booming when William McKinley took office, and that opened the door to expansion, global expansion! Cuba, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Guam – they all became part of the U.S. in one form or another, a move that turned us into a true global power. He was easily reelected for a 2nd term, but it was cut tragically short by an assassin’s bullet after just 6 months. McKinley may not be the most popular occupant of The White House, but maybe he should be, for what he did and what more he could have done!
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John Tyler became the first VicePOTUS to become POTUS when his boss died after just 31 days in The White House. While the country and the Congress weren’t sure if he should even be in power, he took the reins and charged ahead at a full gallop. Displaying his own strategic vision and a healthy bit of confidence, he turned a lot of folks off. In fact, he was so head strong, he was kicked out of his own political party for vetoing one of their own bills! John Tyler, the man known as "His Accidency", is on this episode of American POTUS!
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Gerald Ford wasn’t elected President, he wasn’t even elected Vice President! But this all-around nice guy that everyone loved, just happen to be in the right place at the right time. When Nixon resigned and Ford stepped in, he inherited a huge mess both at home and abroad. So just a month after taking office, his first move was pardoning his old boss. Something that was widely criticized then, but actually, may have been his greatest legacy. The unelected President who helped the nation heal just when it needed it most. Mr. Nice Guy, POTUS #38, Gerald Ford is on this episode of American POTUS!
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From the beginning, the job of President was supposed to be limited. Leadership skills were necessary, but the real decisions were to be made by Congress. As time rolled on, the office grew past its humble beginnings and became the most powerful in the world. On this episode, we get into the awesome responsibility of today’s Chief Executive – why those that get the job, find it just as frustrating as it is powerful.
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George Herbert Walker Bush was a WW2 pilot, Congressman, Ambassador, Vice President and President – his entire life was laser-focused on the service to his country! When he lost reelection and was forced into retirement, he saw the next opportunity to help the nation, eagerly stepping in when his voice and his actions would help the most. We'll share stories of calm political perspective, dedication to national service, and a deep commitment to family and a good bit of fun!
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Sir Winston Churchill's stubborn but smart political philosophies, combined with his distinctive way with words, inspired millions around the globe just when the world needed it most. But to strengthen and save his own country, he had to have a reliable ally in the White House, and it’s no secret – the Prime Minister could be a tough one to get along with! Winston Churchill and his relationship with our presidents – how he worked with them, and created lasting friendships with them, on this episode of American POTUS!
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Tensions had been getting worse for years. As the nation expanded, the fight over slavery in the new states caused this growing issue to flare up into a full-blown inferno. There was no turning back, and it was up to each President to see what they could do. They each tried to make peace and avert hostility, but in reality, they just kicked the problem down to the next guy. 6 different Presidents, 1 disastrous issue that resulted in Civil War, on this episode of American POTUS!
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Just like his father, John Quincy Adams was smart, ambitious and literally would not stop fighting until he achieved what he thought was right. His 1-term in the White House was a bust, but his post-presidency life as a Congressman – well that’s where he really made a difference. He was absolutely relentless, taking on slavery, women’s rights and Native American rights. In fact, he pushed so hard his enemies tried him for treason just to try and shut him up…which thankfully, never worked! Old Man Eloquent, John Quincy Adams is on this episode of American POTUS!
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2 Presidents on the same team with the curious name, the Whig Party. For this brief moment of time in the mid-1800’s, it was the powerful and divisive home for Zachary Taylor and his VP Millard Fillmore. But just as soon as this party came to power, they disappeared due to infighting, regional division and…the impending Civil War!
Old rough-n-ready Zachary Taylor, his successor Millard Fillmore and The Whig Party!
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William Henry Harrison found a fair amount of success on the battlefield, which turned into a successful career as a Governor, which turned into the first “modern” presidential campaign. Slogans, songs, and some creative spinning of the truth gave him the keys to The White House. But before he could really make a difference, his very long speech on a very cold and wet inauguration day led to his early demise, just 31 days later. The oldest and the first President to die in office, POTUS #9, William Henry Harrison.
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From the outside, the White House appears to be a shining, peaceful center of American governance. But inside, there’s a rowdy history of backstabbing, slander, deception, cheating, double-crossing, scamming and swindling! But what do you expect when you combine powerful personalities with the most powerful office in the world?! The colorful characters and salacious stories that’ll knock your socks off, on this episode of American POTUS!
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As Americans began driving more and more, the need for gas was growing faster than our own supply. Next thing you know, we had to turn to the Middle East, which resulted in a whole different set of problems that still cross the President’s desk today.
The administrations of Nixon, Ford and Carter – how they all tackled the problem with their own creativity and ingenuity, is on this episode of American POTUS!
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In 1952, Dwight Eisenhower's run at the Presidency was a sure thing, but who he would pick as his running mate – it was the question everyone had. After a lot of deliberation and consultation, he ended up picking a young, smart upstart from California to balance the ticket and get him ready for his own run at the White House.
2 of the most famous political figures of the 20th century, POTUS 34 and POTUS 37 – their dynamic give and take relationship is on this episode of American POTUS!
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In late 1918, World War 1 was winding down, but the fighting over what exactly peace would look like, was just getting started. Woodrow Wilson stepped in with 14-points that he thought would create lasting peace not just then, but for future generations.
He faced an uphill battle though, getting our European allies and our own Congress to back the plan. Neither was easy and it took a heavy toll on his presidency and his health.
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Chief Justice John Marshall was one of those guys, always in the middle of things - fighting alongside Washington, and helping create the constitution. But where he really shined, was when our 2nd POTUS asked him to sit on the Supreme Court. He took the new job and ran with it, creating new procedures used to this day, and most importantly, elevating the court to an independent and co-equal branch of government. Something Presidents then and now, have a love-hate relationship with!
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Asking which President was the worst, will get you many different answers, but most historians and experts will agree – the title goes to James Buchanan. His resume was one of the most impressive in the history of the White House, but his obsession with being a Presidential People Pleaser may have ultimately been his demise. He flip-flopped a lot on important issues, and contradicted himself repeatedly, leading many to blame him for finally igniting an already tense situation that would tear the country apart.
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From the time James Garfield took office, he was focused on cleaning up the dirty politics of Washington. And he was making progress, ensuring those that held lucrative government jobs, were actually qualified for those jobs – something that didn’t always happen. But before he could really make his mark, two gun shots left him fighting for his life. He died 11 weeks later, leaving the country and history experts to this day, wondering what might have been. One of the shortest presidencies with the greatest potential for success, is on this episode of American POTUS.
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Chester Arthur was the dirty politician who shocked the nation with an honest presidency. As VP, he was considered harmless with an inconsequential role, but when Garfield was shot, he suddenly found himself in the top job. The country was full of doubt and fear over what this man with the terrible reputation might do. But the weight of Presidential responsibility actually turned him around, fixing much of the corruption that he once took advantage of.
The all-American redemption story of The Gentleman Boss - Chester Arthur, on this episode of American POTUS
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It’s the spring of 1945, and POTUS 32 is exhausted, but still determined to achieve his self-imposed lofty goals. He sets off on a 14,000 mile journey to the other side of the world, to work with our allies and secure immediate peace, and peace for future generations. The trip was a success, he came home, made a historic address to congress, then surrendered to the many hurdles his body could no longer take on.
The consequential final days of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, on this episode of American POTUS!
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We’ve all seen the picture, a smiling Harry Truman holding up the Chicago Daily Tribune’s front page with the headline “Dewey Defeats Truman”. But as with most headlines, there’s a lot of story behind the big bold print. At the end of the day, it all really came down to overconfidence versus confidence, one side relishing in a supposedly insurmountable lead, the other – kickstarting a whistle-stop tour for the ages.
One of the greatest upsets in Presidential Election history, how Harry Truman shocked the world, is on this episode of American POTUS.
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He was the President who had it all, then lost it all, only to gain a lot of it back – Richard Nixon. By most accounts, Tricky Dick had a successful run in the White House, but it was all cut short by the Watergate Cover-Up. Today, the perspective of history has shown us that his might just be the ultimate comeback story - the president who went from rock bottom to respected and appreciated by the nation and most importantly, his colleagues. The surprisingly influential post-presidency of Richard Milhouse Nixon is on this episode of American POTUS.
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Theodore Roosevelt was a sickly child who found relief in the great outdoors and then preserved it for future generations as our 26th President. He always loved a good challenge; personal health, running a ranch, and fighting off the reckless use of our nation’s most impressive wild lands. It took a lot of political capital to make it happen, and our beautiful national parks exist today because of his overwhelming determination.
The boundless energy of Theodore Roosevelt and how he worked to save America’s greatest natural treasures for generations to come, is on this episode of American POTUS.
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Thaddeus Stevens was a defiant man who challenged 4 different Presidents of the Civil War era. Fillmore, Buchanan, Lincoln and Douglas – they were all forced to deal with this head strong political heavyweight, bargaining and negotiating to make positive change in a very difficult time. It’s an important story of how political influence from Congress can and should affect change on Capitol Hill, The White House and beyond. The Chief Instigator of the Chief Executive, Thaddeus Stevens is on this episode of American POTUS.
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This Hollywood Hero achieved the biggest role on the world’s biggest stage and went on to literally change the world. To a majority, his 8 years were successful but also full of challenges inside and outside of our borders. Ultimately, he’s received the biggest award any actor-slash-president could ever want, the everlasting admiration of millions to this day. The Teflon President, The Gipper, Dutch, The Great Communicator – whatever you want to call him, we call him our 40th POTUS and he’s the star of this episode of American POTUS!
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If you thought modern elections were tight, we present to you – the election of 1876! The outcome was so close and so contested, some say a back room deal ultimately gave Hayes the White House by a margin of just 1 electoral vote. Hayes did the best he could with his 4 years in office, but the formidable challenges of Southern reconstruction have tarnished his legacy to this day. We’re taking an objective look at the highly contested presidency of Rutherford Hayes on this episode of American POTUS
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Sharing presidential history with your kids that’s both fun & accurate is vitally important. Washington, Lincoln, Roosevelt, JFK – their All-American stories are ripe with genuinely heroic tales…but also some embarrassing missteps that every young American can learn from.
Put the standard issue school history books aside, we’re looking at the presidency with a modern-day kid-centric storyteller and illustrator! Their action-packed best-selling stories of 4 presidents and their influence on the world is on this episode of American POTUS!
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From a young age, life kept throwing hurdles in front of a determined Bill Clinton, but he always worked and charmed his way over, around or through them – finding success and new opportunities. And when he ultimately won the presidency in 92, when no one thought it was possible, he brought the same tenacity to his 8 years in The White House.
The personal stories of intelligence, compassion and world-famous charisma of William Jefferson Clinton is on this episode of American POTUS.
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The Supreme Allied Commander who would become Commander-in-Chief, Dwight Eisenhower. If titles were a true description of the man, you’d think his ego would shine as bright as the stars on his old uniform. But this quiet statesman seemed to find the perfect balance between gentle and tough, cautioning the world’s communist leaders he would fight them every step of the way with not just weapons, but calm, civil negotiated peace. The most famous of war-time generals who believed it was his #1 job to keep us out of war! Dwight Eisenhower is on this episode of American POTUS.
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Jimmy Carter's 1 term was full of challenges foreign and domestic; including inflation, fuel shortages and The Iran Hostage Crisis. Ultimately, those issues were too big to overcome and he was shown the White House door a bit earlier than he would’ve liked. But his idea of retirement is different than most, working around the globe to ensure fair elections and building homes for those less fortunate. The Peanut Farmer from Plains who changed the world during and after his presidency, Jimmy Carter is on this episode of American POTUS
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The 2 founding fathers who would be friends, enemies and then friends again – John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. The 51-year relationship between these Frienemies is complicated but telling, offering critical insight into the very delicate and increasingly political first couple decades of our nation. Looking back, it’s proven to be one of our republic’s best examples of respectful disagreement. The mutually perplexing association between President’s number 2 and number 3, is on this episode of American POTUS.
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By all accounts FDR appeared to have every advantage in life: family prestige, money, wit, and wisdom. But it may have been his life-changing disadvantage that gave him the inspiration to win The White House. And once he got there, it was no easy task – dealing with a global war on 2 fronts and an economic mess at home. Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s affliction with Polio and his inspirational rise to the presidency is on this episode of American POTUS
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As we look back on our first 13 episodes, we’ve learned that while the personalities and political parties may be vastly different, the patriotism of each POTUS is the common denominator. In every case, these office holders & the people they’ve surrounded themselves with, have all had one goal in mind – to further the great American experiment the best way they knew how. Before we begin our second term, we’re going through the best and brightest of our first on this special episode of American POTUS!
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The presidency and tragic ending to the JFK era is well known, but how did POTUS 35 grow into the legend that inspires and haunts many to this day? His path to the White House included family privilege, luck, disease, heartbreak, but most of all – personal perseverance. We're covering the All-American story of how a young John Fitzgerald Kennedy went from supporting role to top billing on Pennsylvania Avenue.
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A multi-million dollar post-presidency book deal hasn’t always been the norm for an ex-President. Believe it or not, there was a time when who-wrote-what didn’t really matter – it was more about the importance of the document and ultimately the effect it had on advancing the nation. But times have certainly changed, and so has the appetite to know who-said-what-where-when! The surprising history of presidential autobiographies from The White House and beyond is on this episode of American POTUS!
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From the first First Lady on, these unelected but essential White House residents have each made their own mark on the presidency. Charm, etiquette, culture and champions of social causes, they’ve brought attention to our nation’s most important challenges and unique qualities - all while raising a family and being their husbands most trusted advisors.
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From his very modest beginning, folks knew young Abe was going to be someone big, and boy did he prove them right. When he took office, he was dealt probably the worst cards any president could imagine. But his personality, patience and persistence helped him lead our nation through a terrible Civil War and to a new birth of freedom. And while his tragic death kept him from overseeing reconstruction, his legacy continues to inspire other Presidents to this day.
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He was the first to raise his hand and take the oath, George Washington. When this national hero reluctantly took the job, he quickly realized he wasn’t just a figurehead, he had to figure out what exactly the presidency was. So like any good leader, he recruited some of the country’s best and brightest to help him, and while they didn’t always get along, they did create a brand new, uniquely American Executive Branch, that is still somewhat familiar today!
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Calvin Coolidge was a man who achieved resounding success by famously saying very little! His accidental presidency began with an unexpected middle-of-the-night swearing-in ceremony. By morning, this small-government minded politician was cutting the budget and reducing taxes. And when government action was called for, he stepped in when he had to, but controversially stepped out of the spotlight when private solutions existed. The ironically quiet presidency of the roaring 20’s, Silent Cal, Calvin Coolidge.
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The very first political dark horse, James K. Polk. He paid his dues in state government and in the US Congress before unexpectedly finding himself up for the top spot in the 1844 election. He went on to win, and changed the make-up of the country quite literally from sea to shining sea. Expansion, War, Banking, he even implemented the whole idea of the postage stamp…and he did it all in just 4 years. So why is he commonly known as “the least known consequential president?”
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He was one of the most effective presidential cabinet members in modern history – James A Baker. He was in the middle of the national political scene for over 25 years, most notably as White House Chief of Staff and Secretary of State. His keen sense of compromise helped him navigate the many pitfalls of Washington politics, proving time and again that behind every successful POTUS, is a strategic power broker who knows how to get things done.
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In this inaugural episode, we're talking about the man destined for a life of public service from the time he was born. World War 2 pilot, U.S. Congressman, Ambassador, CIA Director, and after 8 years as the #2 man in the White House, he earned his shot as President. His lifetime was spent defending, representing and leading the United States through challenges foreign and domestic. We’re talking about 41’s All-American life and who just might be, the nation’s most successful 1-term president. Dr. Jeffrey Engell, Director of the Center for Presidential History at SMU, joins us to share his insight and personal stories about George Herbert Walker Bush.
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Ronald Reagan was one of the most popular and influential presidents to ever hold the office, reigniting a national pride that rolled down from that shining city on a hill. After 8 years in Washington, he left the White House and returned to California with his beloved Nancy, where his work and his legend continued. Peggy Grande, Executive Assistant to Reagan during his post-presidency, shares her personal stories of POTUS 40's hard work, compassion and humor.
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Part 1 of our discussion about the controversial life of Andrew Jackson. From the time he was born, Old Hickory was fighting for a better life. He took on the British first as a teenager, and later as a renegade General. Never one to back down from a fight, he then went up against the traditional D.C. bureaucrats and won, changing the presidency forever. Professor Mark Cheathem, nationally respected expert on Andrew Jackson, joins us to talk about the turbulent and undeniably popular POTUS #7.
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Lyndon Johnson's experience leading the U.S. Senate ultimately made him one of the most consequential Accidental Presidents in history. When he took over for JFK, he made it his mission to get more done with his limited time in office, than anyone thought possible. But at the same time, he sunk deeper and deeper into the quagmire of Vietnam, a tragedy that became part of his complicated legacy.
Mark Updegrove, President & CEO of the LBJ Foundation, helps us dive into the extraordinary perseverance of POTUS 36.
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Part 2 of our conversation about Andrew Jackson. Old Hickory never had much of a home, until he settled on the perfect piece of land outside Nashville. From being the source of his controversial wealth to hosting some of the country’s most influential guests, this historic site was the center of his world. We’ll dive into all the different ways this home played a critical role before, during and after Andrew Jackson’s 8-year run as President. Howard Kittell, President & CEO of The Andrew Jackson Foundation, gives us an exclusive VIP tour of The Hermitage.
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The American POTUS podcast is an engaging conversation about the ambition, wit and wisdom, that helped 44 men achieve and hold the highest office in the land. In every episode, we’ll be joined by the nation’s most influential historians, scholars and experts who have studied every facet of the presidents and the presidency. From the crucial decisions that changed the world, to the humor, hobbies and quirks that kept them grounded, the discussion will always be informative and entertaining.