The Presidents

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  • History
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Washington to Monroe (1789-1825)
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During the heady days of the Constitutional Era, America's Founding Fathers set the future of a nation on its course. Washington helps define the Presidency that evolves through .. show full overview
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John Q. Adams to Polk (1825-1849)
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In a period of rapid growth for the nation and contentious politics in Washington, Jackson heralds in the era of the Common Man and Manifest Destiny. Quincy Adams threatens to undo the .. show full overview
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Taylor to Lincoln (1849-1865)
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The most volatile period in U.S. history leads to the American Civil War. Follow the Presidency from the rough style of Taylor--the second president to die in office--and relative .. show full overview
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Andrew Johnson to Arthur (1865-1885)
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The Age of Reconstruction follows the Civil War. Three of the five presidents during this period are former generals of this war. Highlights include Johnson's impeachment trial, .. show full overview
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Cleveland to Taft (1885-1913)
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During an era of unbridled economic growth called the Gilded Age, Cleveland becomes the first president to serve two non-consecutive terms, McKinley is assassinated, Teddy Roosevelt .. show full overview
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Wilson to FDR (1913-1945)
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While America emerges as a super-power, Wilson promises to "make the world safe for democracy," Harding's administration is wracked by scandal, Coolidge ushers the nation to a dangerous .. show full overview
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Truman to Ford (1945-1977)
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Truman leads the United States into the Atomic Age and the beginning of the Cold War. The most likeable president in U.S. history and hero of D-Day, Eisenhower is followed by the .. show full overview
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Carter to George W. Bush (1977-Present)
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From the fall of the Berlin Wall to the inauguration of 2005, Carter suffers through an economic depression and the Iran Hostage Crisis; Reagan survives assassination, Iran-Contra, and .. show full overview
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All the President's Wives
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As the saying goes, behind every great man stands a great woman. This special bonus feature sets about both proving and disproving the adage. From the remarkable accomplishments of .. show full overview