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It was the center of George Washington's 8,000 acre farm, the iconic mansion that he and his family called home.  Never fully satisfied with the place, the General was always tinkering with it, adding on, modifying, redecorating, making the place function for not just the first family but also the revolving door of visitors from around the world.  We’re going inside the common areas and the private areas of one of the world’s most famous homes, recorded during our private behind-the-scenes visit to George Washington’s Mount Vernon, on this episode of American POTUS!

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Every time his country called George Washington reluctantly said yes, packed his bags and  hit the road.  But through all the times he was away, his thoughts always returned to his pride and joy, Mount Vernon.  The General’s intensity and focus to this special place was for good reason, it was much more than a home, it was his business – a 24/7/365 Virginia Tidewater farm!  We're examining what the place meant to him and what it means to all of us today!  This is part 1 of a 3-part series, recorded during our private behind-the-scenes visit to George Washington’s Mount Vernon!

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Theodore Roosevelt is one of the most influential accidental presidents this nation has ever had.  Domestically he pushed the Square Deal to help average citizens, and internationally it was all about The Panama Canal and brokering peace - but all of that was just a drop in the bucket!  During his time in office, he accomplished a lot more than most, but most don’t come anywhere near having the boundless energy or ambition of TR!  The man who never backed down from some of the world’s biggest challenges!    The Rough Rider, Theodore Roosevelt is on this episode of American POTUS!

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Breaking out of Abraham Lincoln’s shadow would’ve been tough for anybody, much less a Southern Democrat who struggled with his own sense of racism.  Regardless, Andrew Jackson now had the job and had to deal with Civil War Reconstruction – no easy task.  It didn’t take long for this stubborn accidental President to make a lot of political enemies, but one stands out above the rest – activist Frederick Douglass.  And even though they only met once, their worlds would collide over and over with their own beliefs of what should be done, and how quickly!  The combative presidency of Andy Johnson is on this episode of American POTUS!

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George W Bush walked into the White House dialed in on domestic issues, but after 9/11, all attention turned to the chaotic war on terror.  To begin with, the country was fully behind him, but the long drawn out fight eventually took its toll on the public’s patience.  Mix in a financial collapse and a natural catastrophe, and his national support was in a free fall.  But whether all of these issues make you think he was overrated or underrated, it’s fair to say he kept pushing forward, leading the country through 2 terms of seemingly never-ending crises.  A fresh look at George W. Bush is on this episode of American POTUS!

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Thomas Jefferson was an overachiever who accomplished some pretty major things in his life, wrote the Declaration of Independence, Secretary of State, Governor, Vice President and President.  But when your career maxes out, guys like Jefferson don’t just go home and retire quietly.  To keep himself occupied, he turned his energy toward creating a University.  An institute of higher learning that would in his mind, ensure that generations of citizens would be diligent, keeping our new nation strong and honorable.  The founding father who founded a University, Thomas Jefferson is on this episode of American POTUS!

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POTUS Franklin Pierce may not be top-of-mind when you think about the Presidency, but just like the All Star’s of the White House, his decisions and plans were terribly consequential.  At the top of the list, how he dealt with the raging debate over slavery.  Both sides saw him as a compromiser, but were frustrated when his attempts to please everyone, never really settled anything.  It wasn’t all bad for him though, he did have some Win’s, but nowhere near enough to get a 2nd chance to avert Civil War.  He’s the president you probably don’t know much about…but you should!  Handsome Frank, Franklin Pierce, is on this episode of American POTUS!

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Sure, Dwight Eisenhower led the charge to end World War 2, but leading the nation from The White House was a whole new test for him.  Like any good General, he did it by assessing each situation, coming up with a good plan, enabling qualified people to help him, and then sharing the success with all those involved – something not typically in the D.C. political playbook!  We’re getting to know the cautious, deliberative, patriotic man who managed a growing nation in a progressively explosive world.  Why the nation liked Ike, on this episode of American POTUS!

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After taking office, George Washington sensed a bit of trouble.  Our recently unified country was on the brink of falling apart into 13 individual pieces.  Something had to be done, and as usual, he stepped up.  His strategy, giving the citizens a chance to see him, and giving him a chance to see the citizens.  Months and miles went by, and like so many times before, the Great General ultimately found success, sparking a national unity that had seemed impossible.  The nation-saving road trip through a divided but grateful nation, is on this episode of American POTUS!

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Our Constitution lays out 3 branches of government, with all of them holding power to check on each other just to make sure no one gets a little out of hand, including the President!  Over time, some in the Executive Branch have pushed this rule book to the breaking point, but so far, it’s held strong.  A credit to the framers who came up with it to begin with, and those who have modified it for an evolving nation.  Our living & breathing constitution, and how certain Presidents have used…and abused…their duly anointed powers, is on this episode of American POTUS!

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