We cover a bit in this podcast, but the focus is on Manifest Destiny and the American Expansion "From Sea to Shining Sea".

We realize that we had a run on "The Presidency of...", but we like to keep our listeners guessing! In the Expansion and Manifest Destiny podcast, we cover the following presidencies:

Martin Van Buren (8th President and one term in office)

Wm. Henry Harrison (9th President and one MONTH in office)

John Tyler (10th president and only finished Harrison's term)

James K. Polk (11th President)

We also get into the Mexican-American War, one of the little talked about wars. We don't want to give it all away in the description, so take a listen.

We continue our run of presidential podcasts with Andrew Jackson, our 7th President. Jackson was known as "The People's President", as well as his policies that forced Native Americans to migrate from their homes. This would be called the Trail of Tears. 

Jackson, a war hero during the War of 1812 is given credit for the founding of the Democratic Party,  but we don't want to give away all of the info in the description because we want you to listen. Enjoy!

Side rhyme: He is on the twenty, but hated paper money. (JL Original)

John Quincy Adams, our 6th President, was elected president despite losing both the popular and electoral vote. He was elected by the House of Representatives.

John Quincy Adams was the son of 2nd president John Adams.

As Secretary of State, Adams negotiated the Adams-Onís Treaty, which allowed the U.S. to acquire Florida. 

Adams was not a fan of being president, and had lots of drama and friction with Andrew Jackson, but we don't want to give away all of the info in the description because we want you to listen. Enjoy!

We continue with our Presidential series and are up to our nation's 5th President, James Monroe.

James Monroe oversaw major westward expansion, the acquisition of Florida, and strengthened foreign policy greatly.

James Monroe was a teenage hero at the battle of Trenton during the Revolutionary War, a law apprentice for Thomas Jefferson, and was a key player in two administrations. The Monroe Doctrine was probably among the most famous accomplishments and we go into detail on what was in it and what it meant to our fledgling country.

We don't want to give away all of the content in the description because we want you to listen. Enjoy!

We continue our podcast series and are now up to the 4th President James Madison. He was known as the Father of the Constitution, was president during the war of 1812, was in office when Washington was burned to the ground.

Within this podcast we give some interesting ways on how to teach the war of 1812 as well! Take a listen, there is always more to learn. 

We delve into the presidency of Thomas Jefferson. We go into how he got there, what he accomplished during his two terms, as well as some of the more controversial aspects of his life, including his role as a slave owner. 

Part of this podcast includes the Louisiana Purchase, which effectively doubled the size of the country, the Lewis and Clark expeditions exploring the new wilderness, and the effect it had on the Native American population.

We don't want to give away all of the content in the description because we want you to listen. Enjoy!

Should statues and Military installations named after historical figures with ties to slavery and The Confederacy be removed or renamed?

We decided to do a podcast on this controversial topic!

We discuss many of the figures who have had statues erected, why they were erected, why some want them removed and delve into the historical significance of the figure, both good and bad.

In regard to the Military Installations, you may be surprised how they came to be named the way they did! Take a listen and give us your feedback.

We continue our run on presidents and discuss the nations second President, John Adams. After two terms as VP to George Washington, John Adams finally gets his chance to do the top job. We talk about what he accomplished during his presidency, both domestic and foreign policy. We discuss some of the precedents he set and the challenges of being second. 

John Adams had big shoes to fill. How did he do? Listen to this podcast and find out!

With the recent passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the need to fill a seat on the Supreme Court in the near future, we decided to put together this podcast outlining:

• How a Justice is appointed & confirmed

We take a look at the two terms of George Washington's Presidency, how he was elected, and some of the facts and myths of the man who became a US Legend. We talk about what he accomplished during his presidency, both domestic as well as some initial foreign policy. We discuss some of the precedents he set and the burdens of being "first".