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The Ultimate Guide to the Presidents

A detailed, and unbiased, look at the 43 men who have been the presidents of the United States of America.

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Cast & Crew See All

Bruce McGill
Self - Narrator
H.W. Brands
Self - University of Texas at Austin
Richard Norton Smith
Self - Presidential Historian

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Assume the Position 1789-1825

Tue, Jan 15, 201345 mins

The United States of America was a bold invention of enormous risk. An 8-year war of independence, followed by intense political debate produced a government of, by and for the people. This democracy in a world ruled by Kings and Emperors was a new experiment with three branches--a Court, a Congress and an Executive--all sharing power; a precarious balancing act purposely left open to interpretation.

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Awards

  • 2014 - Emmy - Outstanding Graphic Design & Art Direction - nominated

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