The Presidents of the United States: Episode 1 - 1789-1825
THE
PRESIDENTS is an unprecedented eight-part survey of the personal lives
and legacies of the remarkable men who have presided over the Oval
Office. From George Washington to George W. Bush, THE PRESIDENTS gathers
together vivid snapshots of all 43 Commanders in Chief who have guided
America throughout its history--their powerful personalities,
weaknesses, and major achievements or historical insignificance. Based
on the book To the Best of My Ability, edited by Pulitzer Prize-winner
James McPherson, THE PRESIDENTS features rare and unseen photographs and
footage, unexpected insight and trivia from journalists, scholars, and
politicians such as Walter Cronkite, David Brinkley, Wesley Clark, Bob
Dole, and former President Jimmy Carter. Viewed within the changing
contexts of each administration, the Presidency has never seemed more
compelling and human.
