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Season 1 – Ultimate Guide to the Presidents

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From George Washington to Barack Obama, presidential power evolves.
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Ultimate Guide to the Presidents — Season 1

Ultimate Guide to the Presidents — Season 1

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Bruce McGill

Narrator

H.W. Brands

Guest

Richard Norton Smith

Guest

Donald Ritchie

Guest

Susan Werbe

Executive Producer

Sarah Wetherbee

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 15, 2013 Assume the Position 1789-1825 An 8-year war of independence followed by intense political debate produces a government by and for the people. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 15, 2013 Power to the People 1824-1849 Six presidents reflect the country's sometimes uneasy transition from old traditions to an expansion of land, influence and opportunity. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 16, 2013 A House Divided 1849-1865 New territory brings about old confrontations; a decision on slavery is made; the presidency is used to restore the Union. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 16, 2013 Executive Retreat 1865-1901 Several presidents in a row lack vision for the future, and the office loses impact. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 17, 2013 Call of Duty 1899-1921 The chasm between the rich and the poor grows at the beginning of the 20th century; a president fights for the common man against Congress and big industry. Details Episode 6 Aired Jan 17, 2013 Changing of the Guard 1920-1945 After the first global war ends, the economy begins to boom; America crashes into depression; Word War II begins. Details Episode 7 Aired Jan 18, 2013 Hail to the Chief 1945-1964 At the end of the devastating second global war, America emerges as a superpower; the Cold War presents the nation with the threat of nuclear annihilation; the struggle against the spread of communism abroad; the effects of inequality at home. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 18, 2013 Mantle of Power 1965-2013 The power of the presidency rises and falls; the Cold War ends; global terror networks rise to presenting a complicated threat; the power of the office grows substantially. Details
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Season Info

Executive Producer
Susan Werbe, Sarah Wetherbee, Emre Sahin, Kelly McPherson
Network
History
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
History
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 15, 2013