Garfield (1881) & Chester A. Arthur (1881-1885) : Death Comes to the White House
Garfield is murdered by a supporter who did not feel he was given a job which he deserved under the patronage system. After this we move on to Chester...
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Episodes examine the individual histories of the 45 men who served in the highest office in the land: who they were, where they came from, what made them tick, and where they succeeded and failed. Welcome to our interviews & discussions regarding American presidents.
James A. Garfield (1881): The Rise and Fall
In this episode we follow the rise of both Garfield and his VP Chester A. Arthur from their boyhoods through their respective educations, teaching car...
Andrew Jackson (1829-1837): His Legacy, Its Implications, and the $20 bill
In this final episode on Jackson, we start with the $20 bill debate and then explore Jackson’s legacy including universal male suffrage, his legacy on...
Andrew Jackson (1829-1837): Currency and Native Americans
After a long break, we are back to finish the series on Jackson with parts 7 and parts 8. In this part 7, we discuss Jackson’s adaptation of the Ameri...
Andrew Jackson (1829-1837): Jackson, His Enemies, and Insurrection
In this episode we deal with some of the more substantive issues of Jackson's first term as President including how he badly needed to raise revenue f...
Andrew Jackson (1829-1837): King Mob
In this episode we discuss how Jackson deals with the election loss of 1824 and the notorious corrupt bargain. We go on to delve into how he was elect...
Andrew Jackson (1829-1837): The Corrupt Bargain
From Governor of Florida through to his campaign for President in 1824, this episode contrasts Jackson with one of his political forebears Thomas Jeff...
Andrew Jackson (1829-1837): The Soldier
From Colonel of the Tennessee militia to the War of 1812, we discuss Jackson's military career in the southern states against the Native Americans, Br...
Andrew Jackson (1829-1837): Finding His Way
In this episode, we discuss the early 19th century society Jackson had to make his way in, how Jackson and his contemporaries in Tennessee dealt with ...
Andrew Jackson (1829-1837): His Childhood and Context
In this episode we cover Jackson's birth in the Carolinas, the tragedies of his boyhood, his defiance and resolve in encounters with the British, and ...