This American President
This American President
This American President delves into the lives and legacies of U.S. presidents through long form stories and interviews. It will challenge the way you look at American history. Hosted by Richard Lim and produced by Michael Neal. Art by NipRogers.com.
How James Garfield Revolutionized Presidential Campaigning (Jennifer Bennie from Walk With History)
James A. Garfield is one of America’s most forgotten presidents. Yet behind his tragically brief presidency was one of the most brilliant and remarkable men ever to occupy the White House. Born into poverty, Garfield rose to become a scholar, Civil War general, congressman, and president. Along th…
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How James Garfield Revolutionized Presidential Campaigning (Jennifer Bennie from Walk With History)
James A. Garfield is one of America’s most forgotten presidents. Yet behind his tragically brief presidency was one of the most brilliant and remarkable men ever to occupy the White House. Born into poverty, Garfield rose to become a scholar, Civil War general, congressman, and president. Along th…
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The Presidentess: How Julia Tyler Wielded the Power of a First Lady
She survived a deadly explosion aboard a presidential warship, married the president of the United States, transformed herself into one of Washington’s most glamorous and politically savvy first ladies—and eventually sided with the Confederacy during the Civil War. In this episode, historian Chris…
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The Presidentess: How Julia Tyler Wielded the Power of a First Lady
She survived a deadly explosion aboard a presidential warship, married the president of the United States, transformed herself into one of Washington’s most glamorous and politically savvy first ladies—and eventually sided with the Confederacy during the Civil War. In this episode, historian Chris…
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Did Abraham Lincoln Have a Speechwriter? The Untold Story of John Hay
The Gettysburg Address may be the most famous speech in American history—but did Abraham Lincoln have a speechwriter? In this episode, Jan Cigliano Hartman discusses her new book, John Hay: The Voice Behind the Legendary Oratory of Abraham Lincoln, arguing that Lincoln's trusted private secretary,…
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Did Abraham Lincoln Have a Speechwriter? The Untold Story of John Hay
The Gettysburg Address may be the most famous speech in American history—but did Abraham Lincoln have a speechwriter? In this episode, Jan Cigliano Hartman discusses her new book, John Hay: The Voice Behind the Legendary Oratory of Abraham Lincoln, arguing that Lincoln's trusted private secretary,…
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What It Was Like Working for Lyndon B. Johnson, with Tom Johnson
He has been called one of the most consequential presidents in American history—and one of the most complicated. He was described as crude and compassionate, domineering and deeply empathetic. A political force of nature, Lyndon B. Johnson possessed a legendary ability to persuade, cajole, and outm…
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George Washington and the Road to One Nation, with Brady Crytzer
In the early years of the republic, the United States was a nation in name—but not always in practice. Vast distances and rugged mountains threatened to pull the young country apart. In this episode, historian Brady Crytzer discusses his new book, The National Road, and explains how George Washing…
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George Washington and the Road to One Nation, with Brady Crytzer
In the early years of the republic, the United States was a nation in name—but not always in practice. Vast distances and rugged mountains threatened to pull the young country apart. In this episode, historian Brady Crytzer discusses his new book, The National Road, and explains how George Washing…
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Inside The Brink of War: Reagan, Gorbachev, and the Summit That Changed History
Two leaders. Thousands of nuclear weapons. One meeting that changed everything. In this episode, Michael Russell Gunn, director of Brink of War, explores the extraordinary Reykjavík Summit between Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev—a meeting many believe paved the way for the end of the Cold War.…
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