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Presidencies of the United States

This podcast is devoted to exploring presidential history from the founding of the office in 1789 on through the present day. I plan to take a systematic approach to both the people and the events that have shaped and reshaped each administration and the office in general.

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From Me to All of You: 2024 Election Edition
Nov. 3, 2024

From Me to All of You: 2024 Election Edition

As election day draws closer in the United States, I wanted to share a few thoughts in light of what's been an interesting campaign season to say the least and reflections on the future. For our American listeners, if you ha…
Interview with Kurt Deion, Congressional Cemetery
Oct. 27, 2024

Interview with Kurt Deion, Congressional Cemetery

Year(s) Discussed: 1807-present In this episode, I am joined by the Presidential Grave Hunter himself, Kurt Deion of the Congressional Cemetery to learn more about the history behind the site known as DC's greatest undert…
4.36 - One More Battle
Oct. 21, 2024

4.36 - One More Battle

Year(s) Discussed: 1812-1815 After failing to take Baltimore, the British turn their attention to the Gulf South in an attempt to land another blow to the Americans before the work of the peace commissioners brought the w…
SATT 029 - Benjamin W Crowninshield
Oct. 6, 2024

SATT 029 - Benjamin W Crowninshield

Tenure of Office: January 16, 1815 - September 30, 1818 A merchant from Massachusetts, Benjamin Crowninshield assumed office as Secretary of the Navy in the latter days of the War of 1812. Join me and my special guest, Ap…
4.35 - A Christmas Miracle
Sept. 29, 2024

4.35 - A Christmas Miracle

Year(s) Discussed: 1814 In the aftermath of the burning of Washington, DC, the Madison administration hardly had time to pick up the pieces before they had to turn their attention to a new British invasion of Baltimore. M…
FEED DROP - History Shorts Podcast, Interview with Dan Carlin
Sept. 25, 2024

FEED DROP - History Shorts Podcast, Interview with Dan Carlin

As an extra bonus to our special episode discussing the post-presidencies of the Early Republic, check out an episode of guest Peter Zablocki's podcast, History Shorts, where he interviews the podcasting legend himself, Dan …
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