The Presidents

tv show

poster for The Presidents

9 total episodes

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1 seasons

The Lives and Legacies of the 43 Leaders of the United States.

First Aired January 18, 2005

Overview

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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Cleveland to Taft (1885-1913)

Season 1 - Episode 5 - 1h 0m

Air Date

February 15, 2005

Overview

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 launches an all-out anti-trust assault on Big Money monopolies, and Taft becomes estranged from his mentor and friend, Teddy Roosevelt.