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The Presidents

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

45m1 SeasonTV-PGTMDb 6.5

DocumentaryWar & PoliticsNews

EnglishEnded

1 · Washington to Monroe (1789-1825)

2 · John Q. Adams to Polk (1825-1849)

3 · Taylor to Lincoln (1849-1865)

4 · Andrew Johnson to Arthur (1865-1885)

5 · Cleveland to Taft (1885-1913)

6 · Wilson to FDR (1913-1945)

7 · Truman to Ford (1945-1977)

8 · Carter to George W. Bush (1977-Present)

9 · All the President's Wives

Crew and Cast

Craig HaffnerCreatorEdward HerrmannEdward HerrmannNarrator
Richard BrookhiserRichard Brookhiser
William M. Fowler Jr.William M. Fowler Jr.James M. McPhersonJames M. McPhersonJames M. McPherson
Eric FonerEric Foner · PhDH.W. BrandsH.W. BrandsAnnette Gordon-ReedAnnette Gordon-ReedAnnette Gordon-Reed
Carol BerkinCarol Berkin
James ReesJames Rees
Marvin KitmanMarvin KitmanDaniel Walker HoweDaniel Walker HoweDaniel Walker HoweHarry WatsonHarry WatsonHarry Watson
Thomas Y. CartwrightThomas Y. CartwrightJohn SeigenthalerJohn SeigenthalerJohn SeigenthalerSam W. HaynesSam W. HaynesSam W. HaynesMichael NelsonMichael NelsonMichael Nelson
Catherine ClintonCatherine Clinton
Jean H. BakerJean H. Baker
Peter A. WallnerPeter A. Wallner
Samuel C. SlaymakerSamuel C. SlaymakerHarold HolzerHarold HolzerHarold HolzerThomas J. DilorenzoThomas J. DilorenzoThomas J. Dilorenzo
Paul BergeronPaul Bergeron
Hans L. TrefousseHans L. Trefousse
Zachary KarabellZachary Karabell
Roy Morris Jr.Roy Morris Jr.
Tom CulbertsonTom Culbertson
Roger McGrathRoger McGrath
Ken AckermanKen Ackerman
Charles CalhounCharles Calhoun

Storyline

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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Info

Status
Ended
First aired
18 January 2005
Last aired
15 March 2005
Rating
TV-PG
TMDB score
6.5 / 10 (8 votes)

Production

Created by
Craig Haffner
Studios
Greystone Communications
Countries
United States of America
Networks
History

Episodes

Seasons
1
Episodes
9
Runtime
45m
Type
Documentary
In production
No

Languages

Original
English
Spoken
English