The Presidents

Overview

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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Craig Haffner

creator

Cast

Edward Herrmann

Narrator

Total episodes: 9

Richard Brookhiser

Total episodes: 3

William M. Fowler Jr.

Total episodes: 2

James M. McPherson

Total episodes: 2

Eric Foner

Eric Foner, PhD

Total episodes: 2

H.W. Brands

,H.W. Brands

Total episodes: 2

Annette Gordon-Reed

Total episodes: 1

Carol Berkin

Total episodes: 1

James Rees

Total episodes: 1

Marvin Kitman

Total episodes: 1

Daniel Walker Howe

Total episodes: 1

Harry Watson

Total episodes: 1

Edward Herrmann

Narrator

Total episodes: 9

Richard Brookhiser

Total episodes: 3

William M. Fowler Jr.

Total episodes: 2

James M. McPherson

Total episodes: 2

Eric Foner

Eric Foner, PhD

Total episodes: 2

H.W. Brands

,H.W. Brands

Total episodes: 2

Annette Gordon-Reed

Total episodes: 1

Carol Berkin

Total episodes: 1

James Rees

Total episodes: 1

Marvin Kitman

Total episodes: 1

Daniel Walker Howe

Total episodes: 1

Harry Watson

Total episodes: 1

Extra

Release Date

January 18, 2005

Last air Date

March 15, 2005

Status

Ended

Original Language

English

Networks

Available On

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seasons

Season 1

Aired on: 2005 | 9 Episodes

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.