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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February 20, 2024 Why America Could Have a Presidential Succession Crisis, with Roy E. Brownell II
America has an unmatched record when it comes to the peaceful transfer of power. According to legal scholar Roy E. Brownell II, however, our country is not that far off from a presidential succession crisis. In this episode, Mr. Brownell covers the history of presidential succession and the flaws in the current system.

HOW TO AVOID A PRESIDENTIAL SUCCESSION NIGHTMARE
https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-to-avoid-a-presidential-succession-nightmare-9cb9610d
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February 06, 2024 Who Was the Real Ulysses S. Grant? with John Reeves
To his critics, he was a drunkard and a butcher who failed his way upward in life. To his admirers, he was nothing less than the savior of the nation. Few presidents have had their reputation fluctuate so dramatically as Ulysses S. Grant. In this episode, we interview author John Reeves to find out who the real Ulysses Grant was.

SOLDIER OF DESTINY: SLAVERY, SECESSION, AND THE REDEMPTION OF ULYSSES S. GRANT
https://www.amazon.com/Soldier-Destiny-Slavery-Secession-Redemption/dp/1639365273
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January 22, 2024 The Presidents of the Roaring Twenties Part 1 | The Rise of Warren G. Harding
In 1920, Warren G. Harding was elected president in one of the greatest landslides in American history. His margin of victory* over his opponent James Cox exceeded those of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, and Barack Obama. In this episode, we explore how this former newspaperman rose to become a popular figure and the 29th president of the United States.

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January 16, 2024 Theodore Roosevelt: America's First Modern President, with Michael Patrick Cullinane
Theodore Roosevelt is often described as America's first modern president, setting a standard by which future presidents would be judged. In this episode, we interview historian Michael Patrick Cullinane about how Roosevelt transformed both the nation and its highest office.

REMEMBERING THEODORE ROOSEVELT: REMINISCENCES OF HIS CONTEMPORARIES
https://www.amazon.com/Remembering-Theodore-Roosevelt-Reminiscences-Contemporaries/dp/3030692957
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January 12, 2024History of the Papacy Preview: The Septuagint with Steve Guerra and Garry Stevens
Original Title: The Septuagint – It Really is Greek to MeOriginal Release Date: 6/30/2023Transcript URL: https://share.descript.com/view/S74PWXbhjWZ
Description: The Septuagint is the most important translations you’ve never heard of. In this episode of the 10th Anniversary of the History of the Papacy series, Steve Guerra and his special guest Garry Stevens lay out the basics of the Septuagint translation of the Old Testament. They talk about the issues of translation and the process of translation.
Learn more about the History of Papacy and subscribe:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3td44ES Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7DelfggbL0Au4e3aUyWDaS?si=6ffaacda2ddc4d9b Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/history-of-the-papacy-podcast_1Email Us: [email protected]Website: https://atozhistorypage.start.pageSupport Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/historyofthepapacyParthenon Podcast Network: https://www.parthenonpodcast.com The History of the Papacy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@atozhistory
Listen to more episodes in this series:
The Septuagint – It Really is Greek to Me
The Septuagint – Legends, Myths and Even Some History
The Septuagint: A Corruption or the Original Text
The Septuagint: The Quest for Authenticity
The Septuagint: A Jewish Text Waiting for Christianity
The Septuagint: A Text for All Ages
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January 08, 2024 Rediscovering Jimmy Carter, with Jonathan Alter
Jimmy Carter has lived a remarkable life. He was on his way to becoming a Navy admiral, but instead became a peanut farmer. He had one of the unlikeliest rises to the presidency, but saw his popularity plummet and was voted out of office in a landslide. He then had one of the most active retirements in American presidential history. In this episode, we interview Jonathan Alter about the surprising life story of America's longest-lived chief executive.

HIS VERY BEST: JIMMY CARTER, A LIFE
https://www.amazon.com/His-Very-Best-Jimmy-Carter/dp/1501125540/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3UISQT2YFTAB8
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December 18, 2023 How Ulysses S. Grant Destroyed the Ku Klux Klan, with Fergus M. Bordewich
Ulysses S. Grant is famous as the victorious general of the Civil War, but as president, he successfully waged another war -- one to defeat the infamous Ku Klux Klan. In this episode, we interview Fergus M. Bordewich about this forgotten chapter in American history.

KLAN WAR: ULYSSES S. GRANT AND THE BATTLE TO SAVE RECONSTRUCTION
https://www.amazon.com/Klan-War-Ulysses-Battle-Reconstruction/dp/0593317815
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December 04, 2023 The Progressive Presidents Part 5 | Roosevelt, Wilson, and the Legacy of the Progressive Movement
When Woodrow Wilson left office in 1921, the first era of American progressivism came to an end. By then, however, he and former President Theodore Roosevelt had forever altered the course of American history. They had transformed the federal government and America's role in the world. In this episode, we examine their legacies and how they impact our nation today.

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November 28, 2023 What JFK Would Have Done in Vietnam Had He Survived, with Marc J. Selverstone
It's one of the great what-ifs in American history: had President John F. Kennedy not been assassinated, would he have escalated involvement in Vietnam in the same way his successor Lyndon Johnson did? Some say yes, while others say that JFK would have pulled out, sparing the nation the trauma of the war. In this episode, we interview Marc J. Selverstone about this fascinating question.

THE KENNEDY WITHDRAWAL: CAMELOT AND THE AMERICAN COMMITMENT TO VIETNAM
https://www.amazon.com/Kennedy-Withdrawal-Camelot-American-Commitment/dp/0674048814/ref=monarch_sidesheet
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November 22, 2023 The Kennedy Assassination: 60 Years Later
Today is the 60th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. To commemorate this pivotal event in American history, we are releasing this excerpt from our episode "The Price of Ambition Part 3 | John F. Kennedy".

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