The Presidents
2005 Documentary, War & Politics, News 1 season
TMDB rating 6.5/10 Ended
The show documents each of the Presidents in the union, starting with George Washington, following a chronological order up until George W. Bush. Each President's segment begins with the narrator giving a brief dossier about each one, from their political affiliation, family, and notable traits. The show then highlights the history behind each presidency, linking each one to the following.
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This series accomplishes something not often done. It gives equal time to the lesser known presidents. So Martin Van Buren gets the same 10 minutes as Abraham Lincoln. This makes you understand how much we just don't know about the most revered political position in these United States.
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Cast and details
Edward HerrmannNarrator- Richard BrookhiserRichard Brookhiser
- William M. Fowler Jr.William M. Fowler Jr.
James M. McPhersonJames M. McPherson- Eric FonerEric Foner, PhD
H.W. Brands
Annette Gordon-ReedAnnette Gordon-Reed- Carol BerkinCarol Berkin
- James ReesJames Rees
- Marvin KitmanMarvin Kitman
Daniel Walker HoweDaniel Walker Howe
Harry WatsonHarry Watson
- Created by
- Craig Haffner
- Network
- History
- First aired
- Jan 18, 2005
- Latest episode
- Mar 15, 2005
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