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Presidencies of the United States

Presidencies of the United States

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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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Presidencies of the United States - 4.081 - Dolley Madison Part One

4.081 - Dolley Madison Part One

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07/03/22 • 46 min

Year(s) Discussed: 1768-1809

Born in a Southern log cabin, the woman who would go on to be the center of social life in the nation's capital developed her skills of charm and entertainment through formative years filled with uncertainty, turmoil, and tragedy. Join me as I explore the early life of Dolley Payne Todd Madison up to her husband's election as the fourth President of the United States. Sources used for this episode can be found at https://www.presidenciespodcast.com.

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Presidencies of the United States - Interview with Peter Shea, In the Arena

Interview with Peter Shea, In the Arena

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06/05/22 • 59 min

Year(s) Discussed: 1812-2016

We often examine the lives and legacies of those select few who win the US presidential elections every four years, but what about their opponents? What might we learn from their unsuccessful campaigns as well as their overall careers? In this episode, I am joined by Peter Shea to discuss his book, In the Arena: A History of American Presidential Hopefuls. In our conversation, we examined candidates ranging from DeWitt Clinton to Michael Dukakis and the legacies of some of the also-rans in the larger scheme of American culture and history as well as considered how losing has the potential to make individuals stronger. Additional information can be found at https://www.presidenciespodcast.com.

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Presidencies of the United States - 4.08 - Fussin', Fightin', and Carryin' On

4.08 - Fussin', Fightin', and Carryin' On

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06/12/22 • 28 min

Content Note: This episode mentions the topic of suicide.

Year(s) Discussed: 1807-1810

The Madison administration experienced numerous setbacks and embarrassments in the latter part of 1809. The President's private secretary, Isaac Coles, committed an egregious breach of privilege while on official business. Around the same time, Dolley Madison's brother-in-law, Rep. John Jackson, got into an altercation with one of his colleagues in the House. Meanwhile, the administration had to find a new governor of the Louisiana Territory after the untimely demise of Meriwether Lewis.

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Presidencies of the United States - 4.06 – Peace Interrupted

4.06 – Peace Interrupted

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04/24/22 • 31 min

Year(s) Discussed: 1809
When the British government learned of the Erskine Agreement, it was not best pleased. In the summer of 1809, the Madison administration scrambled to deal with the ramifications of the British response while at the same time, two members of the Cabinet found themselves in opposition due to political infighting. Meanwhile, a similar row in the British ministry threatened to throw that government into turmoil. Sources used for this episode can be found at https://www.presidenciespodcast.com.
Featured Image: “Samuel Smith” by Gilbert Stuart [c. 1795-1805], courtesy of Wikipedia

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Presidencies of the United States - SATT 010 - Benjamin Stoddert

SATT 010 - Benjamin Stoddert

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05/22/22 • 110 min

Tenure of Office: June 18, 1798 - March 31, 1801

A merchant and land speculator by trade, Benjamin Stoddert's path to becoming the first Secretary of the Navy was an unconventional one. However, did this unique background contribute to success while in office? With my special guest, Stacey Roberts of the History's Trainwrecks podcast, we explore the life and legacy of this Marylander to better understand his role in presidential history.

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Presidencies of the United States - SATT 011 - Samuel Dexter

SATT 011 - Samuel Dexter

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06/20/22 • 70 min

Tenure of Office: June 12, 1800 - March 4, 1801 (as Secretary of War); January 1, 1801 - May 13, 1801 (as Secretary of the Treasury)

Samuel Dexter may have come into the Cabinet towards the end of John Adams's tenure as president, but there was still a good bit for my special guest, Shawn from the American History Podcast, and myself to discuss about his life and career. Join us as we determine just what sort of legacy this man from Massachusetts left for posterity.

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Presidencies of the United States - 3.36 – Trial

3.36 – Trial

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10/03/21 • 68 min

Year(s) Discussed: 1806-1807

Little did the Jefferson administration, while preparing to prosecute the former Vice President of the United States, Aaron Burr, for treason, that they would be faced at the same time with an external challenge that threatened to plunge the nation into war. In mid-1807, the President, his Cabinet, and the nation were all anxious for the latest information from the Burr trial in Richmond as well as whether Great Britain was truly declaring war on the US following the attack on an American naval vessel off the coast of Virginia. Sources used for this episode can be found at http://presidencies.blubrry.com.

Featured Image: “John Marshall” by Rembrandt Peale [c. 1834], courtesy of Wikipedia

Intro and Outro Music: Selections from “Jefferson and Liberty” as performed by The Itinerant Band

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Presidencies of the United States - State of the Podcast Update

State of the Podcast Update

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03/16/21 • 3 min

As there have been some recent developments here at Presidencies HQ, I just wanted to give everyone a quick update.
Spoiler: The podcast is not going away, though there may be some delays in the next couple of months.

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Presidencies of the United States - 3.38 – Electioneering

3.38 – Electioneering

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11/21/21 • 50 min

Year(s) Discussed: 1806-1808

As the 1808 presidential election neared, the infighting in the Democratic-Republican faction was exacerbated by not one but two challengers to Secretary of State James Madison’s candidacy – Vice President George Clinton and former US Minister to Britain James Monroe. Meanwhile, Napoleon’s constant wars in Europe continued to impact US foreign policy, and the Jefferson administration began a new round of negotiations with British envoy George Rose to seek a resolution to the crisis precipitated by the Chesapeake-Leopard incident while working out how to effectively enforce the Embargo Act. Sources used for this episode can be found at http://presidencies.blubrry.com.

Featured Image: “James Madison” by Gilbert Stuart [c. 1805-1807], courtesy of Wikipedia

Intro and Outro Music: Selections from “Jefferson and Liberty” as performed by The Itinerant Band

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Presidencies of the United States - 4.083 - Dolley Madison Part Three

4.083 - Dolley Madison Part Three

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07/24/22 • 75 min

Year(s) Discussed: 1817-1858

James and Dolley Madison left Washington, DC in 1817 anticipating a peaceful retirement in Montpelier. Little did they know what life had in store for them or that Dolley would end up returning to the social circles of the leading politicians in the nation's capital. Learn more about the triumphs and tribulations faced by the former Lady Presidentress in her later years and the legacy that she left by listening to this episode. Sources used for this episode can be found at https://www.presidenciespodcast.com.

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How many episodes does Presidencies of the United States have?

Presidencies of the United States currently has 258 episodes available.

What topics does Presidencies of the United States cover?

The podcast is about History and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Presidencies of the United States?

The episode title '4.081 - Dolley Madison Part One' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Presidencies of the United States?

The average episode length on Presidencies of the United States is 52 minutes.

How often are episodes of Presidencies of the United States released?

Episodes of Presidencies of the United States are typically released every 12 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of Presidencies of the United States?

The first episode of Presidencies of the United States was released on Jan 3, 2017.

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