April 9, 2000 • 53m
The last thing that the Founding Fathers envisioned was a hereditary chief executive. After all, they had fought a war in part to ...Read more
April 9, 2000 • 53m
Nearly one in six American presidents has died in office. The vice presidents who succeeded them were often chosen because they pr...Read more
April 10, 2000 • 53m
Is an independent cast of mind the best approach to the presidency? The four men profiled in this hour (John Adams, Zachary Taylor...Read more
April 10, 2000 • 53m
In our nation’s early years, taking part in political affairs was considered a duty and an honor, but not a way of life. It was no...Read more
April 11, 2000 • 53m
It is often observed that American national identity is less a condition than an idea. What we have come to refer to as “the visio...Read more
April 11, 2000 • 53m
The president has no greater responsibility than representing the nation on the world stage. These four men (James Monroe; Willia...Read more
April 12, 2000 • 53m
From the beginning, the presidential office has beckoned to national heroes renowned for their selfless service to their country (...Read more
April 12, 2000 • 53m
With the rise of political parties came the dawn of political compromise: nominees were selected because they were less offensive ...Read more
April 13, 2000 • 53m
Though the powers of the presidency have expanded with the growth of the nation, the process has been anything but smooth. These f...Read more
April 13, 2000 • 53m
The final episode examines presidential leadership in an era of an increasingly divided government. The American presidency was co...Read more