This American President

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This American President delves into the lives and legacies of U.S. presidents through long form stories and interviews. It will challenge the way you look at American history. Hosted by Richard Lim an... more

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The podcast currently has 177 episodes available.

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December 17, 2024 Two Presidents At War: Abraham Lincoln vs. Jefferson Davis, with Nigel Hamilton
The Civil War has often been portrayed as a conflict between Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee. Nigel Hamilton offers a new perspective: Lincoln vs. Davis. In this episode, Nigel explains this epic clash between two American giants.

Lincoln vs. Davis: The War of the Presidents

https://www.amazon.com/dp/031656463X?ref_=ast_author_ofdp_rw

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41min
December 10, 2024 Why Woodrow Wilson hated women's suffrage, with Christopher Cox
Woodrow Wilson might have been a progressive, but he was not happy about the progress women made in securing the right to vote. In this episode, former congressman and SEC Chairman Christopher Cox explains why.

Woodrow Wilson: The Light Withdrawn

https://www.amazon.com/Woodrow-Wilson-Withdrawn-Christopher-Cox/dp/166801078X?ref_=ast_author_dp

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59min
December 03, 2024 How Harry Truman's best friend became a big problem, with John Robert Greene
What would you do if your best friend became president of the United States? That's exactly what happened to Harry H. Vaughan. In this episode, John Robert Greene talks about how Vaughan took advantage of that opportunity.

LITTLE HELPERS: HARRY VAUGHAN, HIS CRONIES, AND CORRUPTION IN THE TRUMAN ADMINISTRATION

https://www.amazon.com/Little-Helpers-Vaughan-Corruption-Administration/dp/0826223168

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46min
November 22, 2024 Kickstarter Update and Thoughts on the 2024 Presidential Election
Our host Richard Lim discusses the latest about the Kickstarter for his George Washington book project and reflects on Donald Trump's historic triumph in the 2024 presidential election.

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47min
October 29, 2024 What Gen Z-ers Know About the Presidents, with Reed Elliotte
Reed Elliotte has survived cancer, befriended three former presidents, become a presidential historian, is a future presidential candidate, and has been a guest on Ellen and Dr. Phil. Oh, and he's also just 14 years old. In this episode, we chat with Reed about his amazing life and his love of presidential history.

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29min
October 08, 2024 The Presidents of the Roaring Twenties Part 4: The Legacy of Harding and Coolidge
What impact did presidents Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge have on the United States? In this episode, we will explore how these two unsung figures changed the course of American history.

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1h 26min
October 01, 2024 Confronting the Presidents, with Bill O'Reilly
Bill O'Reilly knows several presidents personally and has spent years researching their lives and legacies. He and his co-author, Martin Dugard, have just published a book assessing every president from George Washington to Joe Biden. In this episode, we discuss his new book and his insights about America's chief executives.

CONFRONTING THE PRESIDENTS: NO SPIN ASSESSMENTS FROM WASHINGTON TO BIDEN

https://www.amazon.com/dp/125034641X?ref_=ast_author_ofdp
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21min
September 17, 2024 How Winston Churchill Saved the World, with Martin Dugard
We are constantly told that we face "existential threats." Well, there once was a time when that was literally true -- and the man who stopped it was Winston Churchill. In this episode Martin Dugard, co-author of the mega-million selling Killing series, discusses how Churchill saved the world.

TAKING LONDON: WINSTON CHURCHILL AND THE FIGHT TO SAVE CIVILIZATION

https://www.amazon.com/Taking-London-Winston-Churchill-Civilization/dp/0593473213
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44min
August 26, 2024 The Presidents of the Roaring Twenties Part 3 | The Rise of Calvin Coolidge
Legend has it that Calvin Coolidge slept 11 hours a day during his presidency. Scholars today often mock Coolidge for being a passive, ineffective leader. Yet, the fact remains that this reticent man from New England rose to become one of America's most popular presidents during one of the nation's most dynamic eras. In this episode, we examine Calvin Coolidge unlikely rise as the 30th president of the United States.

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1h 14min
August 14, 2024 Special Announcement Episode: My New Project, titled "Refusing A Crown"
Our host Richard Lim has a special announcement about a new project he's been working on. Here's a hint: it's about George Washington. Listen to learn the details and about how you can get involved.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/georgewashingtonbook/refusing-a-crown-how-george-washington-changed-everything

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25min

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