The Presidents

tv show

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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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Wilson to FDR (1913-1945)

Season 1 - Episode 6 - 1h 0m

Air Date

February 22, 2005

Overview

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 economic precipice that leaves Hoover with the Great Depression--which finally ends as FDR leads the nation through WWII.