The Presidents
"The Lives and Legacies of the 43 Leaders of the United States."
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.
First Aired
January 18, 2005
Last Aired
March 15, 2005
Original Language
en
Popularity
2
Type
Documentary
Official Website
Production Companies
Greystone Communications
Seasons & Episodes
Episodes
This series accomplishes something not often done. It gives equal time to the lesser known presidents. So Martin Van Buren gets the same 10 minutes as Abraham Lincoln. This makes you understand how much we just don't know about the most revered political position in these United States.
Cast
Edward Herrmann
Narrator
Richard Brookhiser
Richard Brookhiser
William M. Fowler Jr.
William M. Fowler Jr.
James M. McPherson
James M. McPherson
Eric Foner
Eric Foner, PhD
H.W. Brands
, H.W. Brands
Annette Gordon-Reed
Annette Gordon-Reed
Carol Berkin
Carol Berkin
James Rees
James Rees
Marvin Kitman
Marvin Kitman
Daniel Walker Howe
Daniel Walker Howe
Harry Watson
Harry Watson
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