This American President

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June 11, 2018 US Expansion | James K. Polk: The Great American Conqueror Part 2
When James K. Polk left the presidency, he was exhausted with just months to live—but he left his nation a continental giant. This episode explores the obstacles he overcame so that America could become one of the great nations of the world.
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Host: Richard Lim
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1 hr 5 min
March 21, 2018 US Expansion | James K. Polk: The Great American Conqueror Part 1
Politicians are known for breaking promises, but not James K. Polk. He entered the presidency promising to fulfill his nation’s “Manifest Destiny” and he succeeded beyond anyone’s imagination. This episode explores how he pulled it off.
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1 hr 19 min
December 05, 2017 US Expansion | Thomas Jefferson: The Art of the Steal
It took America a little bit of luck and the collective genius of Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe to secure the Louisiana Purchase from France. This episode explores how these three American giants pulled off the bargain of the century.
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1 hr 42 min
September 26, 2017 The Women Who Would Be President
No woman has ever served as president, but it isn’t for lack of trying. This episode examines the women who sought to shatter the ultimate glass ceiling in American politics and seeks to answer the question, why didn’t any of them succeed.
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2 hr 5 min
August 15, 2017 Photographing the President with Bob Knudsen
As a White House photographer for six presidents, Bob Knudsen had a front row seat for some of the most important events in modern history. In this episode, his son (also Bob Knudsen) shares anecdotes about the private side of America's presidents.
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1 hr 14 min
July 19, 2017 Franklin D. Roosevelt: The Inscrutable Man Part 2
Franklin D. Roosevelt spent his last years as president winning one world war while trying to prevent another. But one man stood in the way: Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin. This episode explores FDR’s efforts to secure lasting peace.
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1 hr 5 min
June 27, 2017 Franklin D. Roosevelt: The Inscrutable Man Part 1
In 1944, Americans elected Franklin D. Roosevelt to an unprecedented fourth term as president, but few knew that he was a dying man. This episode explores decisions made that critical year that would alter the fates of millions of people.
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1 hr 17 min
June 06, 2017 Ronald Reagan's Life After Presidency with Peggy Grande
In 1989, Peggy Grande got the opportunity of a lifetime when she became the executive assistant to former President Ronald Reagan. In this episode, Mrs. Grande discusses her experience with one of America’s most consequential leaders.
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1 hr 9 min
May 16, 2017 Fake News and Nasty Men: The 1876 Election
Before Bush v Gore and Trump v Biden, there was Hayes v Tilden, the nastiest presidential race in American history. This episode explores in 1876 election—a time when fraud, corruption, and the threat of violence overturned the will of the American people.
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1 hr 10 min
April 26, 2017 Andrew Johnson: Smile of the Demagogue
Fate put Andrew Johnson in the White House during a critical time in American history—a unique opportunity that he completely squandered. This episode examines America’s obscure 17th president and how his failures continue to haunt America to this day.
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1 hr 6 min

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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…