American POTUS

Send us Fan Mail William Howard Taft was the hand-picked successor by Theodore Roosevelt himself.  But after just a couple years in The White House, their tight relationship fell apart, and Taft’s run for a 2nd term became the target for TR’s political attacks.  And what did all of this inner-party feuding do…it caused them both to lose!  Taft was out, but his story was far from over.  The man who...

Send us Fan Mail Benjamin Harrison followed in the path of his POTUS Grandfather, calling Indiana home, serving in the military, the Senate and the White House.  While he won the presidency in a squeaker, he was way more successful than Grandpa, modernizing the navy and pushing for African-American voting rights.  But just when he got things going, this grandson POTUS who defeated Grover Cleveland...

Send us Fan Mail F or dignitaries around the world, it’s the hottest invitation you can hope for – a state dinner in your country’s honor at 1600 Pennsylvania avenue.  But the First Family can’t possibly pull it off on their own.  There’s an incredible White House staff that balances these important dinners with all the other party’s their expected to throw, like birthdays, holidays, weddings, eve...

Send us Fan Mail From George Washington on, several Presidents called for a day of Thanks, but no specific holiday was ever locked in.  Along came The Mother of Thanksgiving , a determined woman who pushed one particular POTUS to make this holiday of reflection and gratitude a permanent part of our nations calendar.  Pilgrims, Parades and Presidential Pardons - we’re giving thanks for Thanksgiving...

Send us Fan Mail Out of a complicated family childhood, Barack Obama would find the passion and purpose to help others in southside Chicago.  As his political career gained momentum, he was invited to take the stage at the ’04 DNC Convention, igniting a national obsession with his fresh look of optimism and hope.  He went on to become President, not only changing national policies, but how we ulti...

Send us Fan Mail Our Founding Fathers were far from perfect, a group of men that each brought their own radical ideas and stubborn 18th century traditions.  But one man stood out from the group as indispensable, displaying quiet confidence, shrewd determination, and incredible personal strength.  George Washington was the one POTUS that never wanted to be POTUS, but we’re sure glad he was.  The Fa...

Send us Fan Mail John Adams and Thomas Jefferson worked together to build our nation, but as individuals, they were worlds apart.  Adams was a blunt Massachusetts lawyer who sparked intense arguments every time he spoke his mind.  Jefferson was a slippery and quiet Virginia planter with controversial and conflicting views on slavery and government.  2 men, 2 vastly different styles and personaliti...

Send us Fan Mail In 1823, our nation was growing up as fast as it could, but the world’s global powers were changing just as fast - no one knew who was a rival and who was a trusted friend!  It was clear, our new nation had to do something to keep up, so POTUS 5 and his cabinet created what would become the most critical piece of international policy for not just that moment, but for generations o...

Send us Fan Mail The British had left, and the Revolution was won, but the freedom that was fought so hard for, was in danger of a mighty implosion!  The 13 states were still thinking like 13 separate states, and if our new nation was to survive, it would take something special…someone special to get the government on the right track.  Politics, Personalities, and Personal agendas.  Our nations 1s...

Send us Fan Mail Everyone needs a good buddy, especially when the weight of the nation is squarely on your shoulders.  Sure, Presidents have cabinet members, advisors and pollsters to help them work through problems, but the unfiltered advice from a trusted friend may be the most valuable counsel a Chief Executive can get.  We’ll get to know the Pals to the POTUS throughout history, and how they u...

Send us Fan Mail Many consider Abraham Lincoln the nation’s greatest President.  A man of strong judgement, consistent leadership, and a humble, passionate focus on the common man.  These distinctive abilities did not always come to him easily.  Behind every critical decision and unforgettable speech, was a personal struggle to come up with the right strategy and the right words!  To show how he g...

Send us Fan Mail 1 year, 50+ episodes, 50+ remarkable historians, 47+ hours of content...and most importantly - thousands &  thousands & thousands of downloads from great fans like you.  We’re celebrating our 1st Birthday with a look back at our favorite episodes, a test of POTUS Trivia, and what we have planned for the future! (we think you're going to like it!) HBD…to us! The Americ...

Send us Fan Mail Harry Truman was a smart, humble, confident midwestern VP who woke up one day to find himself running the country!  But it was no time to sit back and let issues and policies just play out.  He faced one of the most tumultuous periods in global history, wrapping up a world war and attempting to manage a new cold war.  We're looking at the personal side of POTUS 33 that tells...

Send us Fan Mail The men and women of The Secret Service put their lives on the line, regardless of who the president is, what party he’s from, and how many enemies he has out there.  For the POTUS, it’s part of the job, where you go, they go.  And that’s where it can get tricky, balancing the importance of national security with private, family time.  They don’t always go hand in hand.  The secre...

Send us Fan Mail James Monroe dropped out of college to join the Continental Army, fighting alongside Washington in some of the most famous fights of the Revolution.  From there, he became qualified, immensely qualified to take over the White House.  And the nation agreed, giving him 80% of the vote the first term, and winning a nearly unanimous victory for his 2nd term!  The country was feeling o...

Send us Fan Mail The story of Ulysses S. Grant is an All-American tale - a physically small and modestly ambitious young lad from rural Ohio, grows up to lead the Union to victory and wins the White House for a full 2 terms.  Of course, the nation’s top historians have written this story, but the best version is notably by Grant’s own pen.  His memoirs not only reveal the detailed tales of his lif...

Send us Fan Mail POTUS John Adams was a crotchety, stubborn, out-spoken lawyer who just might be the MVP of the Founding Father team!  He used the power of his mind and his sharp tongue to inspire our revolution and help create the constitution.  He became President under tough conditions, never quite able to get out of the long shadow of George Washington.  He lost his bid for a 2nd term, and tha...

Send us Fan Mail The U.S. was booming when William McKinley  took office, and that opened the door to expansion, global expansion!  Cuba, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Guam – they all became part of the U.S. in one form or another, a move that turned us into a true global power.  He was easily reelected for a 2nd term, but it was cut tragically short by an assassin’s bullet after just 6 mo...

Send us Fan Mail John Tyler became the first VicePOTUS to become POTUS when his boss died after just 31 days in The White House.  While the country and the Congress weren’t sure if he should even be in power, he took the reins and charged ahead at a full gallop.  Displaying his own strategic vision and a healthy bit of confidence, he turned a lot of folks off.  In fact, he was so head strong, he w...

Send us Fan Mail Gerald Ford wasn’t elected President, he wasn’t even elected Vice President!  But this all-around nice guy that everyone loved, just happen to be in the right place at the right time.  When Nixon resigned and Ford stepped in, he inherited a huge mess both at home and abroad.  So just a month after taking office, his first move was pardoning his old boss.  Something that was widely...

Send us Fan Mail From the beginning, the job of President was supposed to be limited.  Leadership skills were necessary, but the real decisions were to be made by Congress.  As time rolled on, the office grew past its humble beginnings and became the most powerful in the world.  On this episode, we get into the awesome responsibility of today’s Chief Executive – why those that get the job, find it...

Send us Fan Mail George Herbert Walker Bush was a WW2 pilot, Congressman, Ambassador, Vice President and President – his entire life was laser-focused on the service to his country!  When he lost reelection and was forced into retirement, he saw the next opportunity to help the nation, eagerly stepping in when his voice and his actions would help the most.  We'll share stories of calm politic...

Send us Fan Mail Sir Winston Churchill's stubborn but smart political philosophies, combined with his distinctive way with words, inspired millions around the globe just when the world needed it most.  But to strengthen and save his own country, he had to have a reliable ally in the White House, and it’s no secret – the Prime Minister could be a tough one to get along with!  Winston Churchill...

Send us Fan Mail Tensions had been getting worse for years.  As the nation expanded, the fight over slavery in the new states caused this growing issue to flare up into a full-blown inferno.  There was no turning back, and it was up to each President to see what they could do.  They each tried to make peace and avert hostility, but in reality, they just kicked the problem down to the next guy.  6...

Send us Fan Mail Just like his father, John Quincy Adams was smart, ambitious and literally would not stop fighting until he achieved what he thought was right.  His 1-term in the White House was a bust, but his post-presidency life as a Congressman – well that’s where he really made a difference.  He was absolutely relentless, taking on slavery, women’s rights and Native American rights.  In fact...