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Season 1
America's first president may face a challenge larger than a British army... starting a country.
America's first president may face a challenge larger than a British army... starting a country.
A lawyer from Harvard leading the movement for independence will struggle during his presidency to keep the U.S. out of war in France.
A lawyer from Harvard leading the movement for independence will struggle during his presidency to keep the U.S. out of war in France.
The primary author of the Declaration of Independence will end his disastrous presidency while risking the American economy to avoid war in France and Britain.
The primary author of the Declaration of Independence will end his disastrous presidency while risking the American economy to avoid war in France and Britain.
Known as the father of the Constitution, Madison is forced to begin the War of 1812 with one political party on the line... the Federalists.
Known as the father of the Constitution, Madison is forced to begin the War of 1812 with one political party on the line... the Federalists.
His presidency is known as the era of good feelings, but his greatest achievement will be called the Monroe Doctrine.
His presidency is known as the era of good feelings, but his greatest achievement will be called the Monroe Doctrine.
His accomplishments as President of the United States are few and far in between, but his future becomes bright once he loses his re-election.
His accomplishments as President of the United States are few and far in between, but his future becomes bright once he loses his re-election.
One of the most controversial presidents in the U.S. He strengthens the power of all American presidents with his dominating force.
One of the most controversial presidents in the U.S. He strengthens the power of all American presidents with his dominating force.
He's known as the architect of the modern Democratic party and will have to face the global economic disaster in 1837, which his predecessor left for him.
He's known as the architect of the modern Democratic party and will have to face the global economic disaster in 1837, which his predecessor left for him.
An American military officer's future becomes shorter than expected.
An American military officer's future becomes shorter than expected.
The first president born a U.S. citizen will embark on his greatest achievement... the annexation of Texas.
The first president born a U.S. citizen will embark on his greatest achievement... the annexation of Texas.
A slaveholder who will play a major role in the expansion of U.S. territory through the Mexican-American War.
A slaveholder who will play a major role in the expansion of U.S. territory through the Mexican-American War.
A hero from the Mexican-American War would go on to be the nation's twelfth president with no political background what-so-ever.
A hero from the Mexican-American War would go on to be the nation's twelfth president with no political background what-so-ever.
An accidental president who enforces the Fugitive Slave Law, as well as signing on the Compromise of 1850.
An accidental president who enforces the Fugitive Slave Law, as well as signing on the Compromise of 1850.
From losing his son at the start of his term to getting rejected by his own party, Pierce would go down in history as one of the worst presidents.
From losing his son at the start of his term to getting rejected by his own party, Pierce would go down in history as one of the worst presidents.
A bachelor throughout his entire presidency will play a role in the crash of 1857.
A bachelor throughout his entire presidency will play a role in the crash of 1857.
A lawyer becomes known as the 'Great Emancipator'.
A lawyer becomes known as the 'Great Emancipator'.
The first president impeached for violating the Tenure of Office Act.
The first president impeached for violating the Tenure of Office Act.
A war hero who helps bring about the ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment.
A war hero who helps bring about the ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment.
A candidate in one of the nation's most disputed elections wins the presidency and begins the efforts which lead to civil service reform.
A candidate in one of the nation's most disputed elections wins the presidency and begins the efforts which lead to civil service reform.
A battle between the stalwarts and half-breeds ultimately results in the death of the nation's new president.
A battle between the stalwarts and half-breeds ultimately results in the death of the nation's new president.
The assassination of President Garfield will lead Chester Alan Arthur to sign in The Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act.
The assassination of President Garfield will lead Chester Alan Arthur to sign in The Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act.
The First Democratic President since the Civil War will go on to be the only president in history to serve two non-consecutive terms.
The First Democratic President since the Civil War will go on to be the only president in history to serve two non-consecutive terms.
The last civil war general elected president goes on to enact the Sherman Antitrust Act.
The last civil war general elected president goes on to enact the Sherman Antitrust Act.
In his second non-consecutive term, Cleveland saves the economic system during what would be known as the worst labor strife in U.S. history.
In his second non-consecutive term, Cleveland saves the economic system during what would be known as the worst labor strife in U.S. history.
He is the dominant political figure of his generation, but that isn't enough for him to prevent the Spanish-American War.
He is the dominant political figure of his generation, but that isn't enough for him to prevent the Spanish-American War.
An assassination leads to his presidency, where his greatest achievements will be in conservation.
An assassination leads to his presidency, where his greatest achievements will be in conservation.
He starts off as Teddy Roosevelt's right-hand-man, up until his actions lead Roosevelt to break a promise and run against him.
He starts off as Teddy Roosevelt's right-hand-man, up until his actions lead Roosevelt to break a promise and run against him.
A leader of the Progressive Movement, 'who kept us out of war, until he didn't'.
A leader of the Progressive Movement, 'who kept us out of war, until he didn't'.
His campaign slogan, 'Return to Normalcy', proved to be a success to a war-weary country, but scandal would soon follow.
His campaign slogan, 'Return to Normalcy', proved to be a success to a war-weary country, but scandal would soon follow.
Known as 'Silent Cal', his most famous words become, 'The chief business of American people is business'.
Known as 'Silent Cal', his most famous words become, 'The chief business of American people is business'.
A wealthy businessman and former Secretary of Commerce is faced with America's greatest economic crisis.
A wealthy businessman and former Secretary of Commerce is faced with America's greatest economic crisis.
FDR, related to 11 former Presidents, tackles two of the greatest challenges in modern American history: World War II and the Great Depression.
FDR, related to 11 former Presidents, tackles two of the greatest challenges in modern American history: World War II and the Great Depression.
Just 109 days after assuming office, Truman makes the most monumental military decision ever, but his true legacy may be how he guided America through the first years as a new world power.
Just 109 days after assuming office, Truman makes the most monumental military decision ever, but his true legacy may be how he guided America through the first years as a new world power.
This war hero and general may be best remembered for the warning of his farewell Presidential address.
This war hero and general may be best remembered for the warning of his farewell Presidential address.
The first president born in the 20th century brings a sense of royalty to the White House but meets a tragic end.
The first president born in the 20th century brings a sense of royalty to the White House but meets a tragic end.
Taking over under the most dire of circumstances, LBJ accomplishes far more than people expected.
Taking over under the most dire of circumstances, LBJ accomplishes far more than people expected.
After a successful first term and a landslide victory in his second election, Nixon becomes the only U.S. President ever to resign.
After a successful first term and a landslide victory in his second election, Nixon becomes the only U.S. President ever to resign.
The only president to never be elected tries to restore faith in the office.
The only president to never be elected tries to restore faith in the office.
At the beginning, his presidency seems promising until he comes face to face with inflation, the energy crisis, and hostages in Iran.
At the beginning, his presidency seems promising until he comes face to face with inflation, the energy crisis, and hostages in Iran.
This movie star turned president was not taken seriously by the nation, but he soon proves his critics wrong.
This movie star turned president was not taken seriously by the nation, but he soon proves his critics wrong.
The last American president to fight in WWII tries to keep 'A shinning city on upon a hill' lit with a thousand points of light.
The last American president to fight in WWII tries to keep 'A shinning city on upon a hill' lit with a thousand points of light.
The 46-year-old former Arkansas Governor and Rhodes Scholar rides to victory by telling America, 'It's the economy, stupid'.
The 46-year-old former Arkansas Governor and Rhodes Scholar rides to victory by telling America, 'It's the economy, stupid'.
The winner of a legally contested election, just 9 months into his presidency, is faced with the deadliest attack on U.S. soil since WWII.
The winner of a legally contested election, just 9 months into his presidency, is faced with the deadliest attack on U.S. soil since WWII.
America's first African American president comes to power with a failing economy at home and protracted war abroad.
America's first African American president comes to power with a failing economy at home and protracted war abroad.
A wealthy businessman and television star wins the most shocking election since Dewey vs. Truman on the promise to reform immigration, ignite the economy and change the ways of Washington.
A wealthy businessman and television star wins the most shocking election since Dewey vs. Truman on the promise to reform immigration, ignite the economy and change the ways of Washington.
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