Presidential Chronicles

John Adams #9: Monarchist? (1776-1826); Topics covered include: Assesses charges of monarchism throughout Adams's career, References include his published works Key People: Thomas Jefferson For more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please visit https://www.presidentialchronicles.com/

John Adams #8: President (1797-1801); Topics covered include: President of the United States: Inauguration, Focus on relations with France, the XYZ Affair, Challenges with his Cabinet and the High Federalists, the Alien Act, the Sedition Act, Choose to pursue negotiation with France instead of war, Judicial appointments, and loses re-election Key People: John Marshall, Elbridge Gerry, Charles Cote...

John Adams #7: The Most Insignificant Office (1789-1797); Topics covered include: Return from Europe, Election as Vice President, Roles of the Vice President, and Conflict with Thomas Jefferson Key People: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Alexander Hamilton For more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please visit https://www.presidentialchronicles.com/

John Adams #6: Family (1735-1826); Topics covered include: Relationships with his father, wife, and children Key People: Deacon John Adams, Abigail Adams, John Quincy Adams, Abigail (Nabby) Adams, Charles Adams, and Tom Adams For more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please visit https://www.presidentialchronicles.com/

John Adams #5: Diplomat (1783-1788); Topics covered include: Family time in Europe, Becomes close to Thomas Jefferson, Minister to Great Britain, "A Defense of the Constitutions of Government of the United States of America," U.S. Constitution, and Returns to the United States Key People: Thomas Jefferson, Abigail Adams, John Quincy Adams, Abigail (Nabby) Adams, and King George III For more inform...

John Adams #4: War Duty Abroad (1778-1783); Topics covered include: American Minister, Journeys to France, Negotiations with The Netherlands, Revolutionary War (and victory), and the Treaty of Paris Key People: Benjamin Franklin, John Quincy Adams, Charles Adams, Abigail Adams, and Comte de Vergennes For more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please visit https://www.presidentia...

John Adams #3: Independence (1774-1777); Topics covered include: First Continental Congress, Battles of Lexington and Concord, Second Continental Congress, Nominates George Washington to be the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, Declaration Committee, Declaration of Independence, and "Thoughts on Government" Key People: John Hancock, Richard Henry Lee, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin,...

John Adams #2: Path to Rebellion (1765-1774); Topics covered include: Stamp Act, Sons of Liberty, Boston Massacre, Lawyer, Rebel, Boston Tea Party, and the Intolerable Acts Key People: Sam Adams, Thomas Preston, Thomas Hutchison, and Jonathan Sewall For more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please visit https://www.presidentialchronicles.com/

John Adams #1: Upbringing (1735-1765); Topics covered include: Youth, Puritan ethic, Attends Harvard, Marriage, Lawyer, and the Stamp Act Key People: Deacon John Adams and Abigail (Smith) Adams For more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please visit https://www.presidentialchronicles.com/

George Washington #10: Farewell and Legacy (1797-1799); Topics covered include: Farewell Address -- Topics: Union, Political Factions, Separation of Powers, U.S. Constitution, Morality, Education, and Avoid Entangling Alliances; Perspective and Impact Key People: James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Max Roser For more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" se...

George Washington #9: Slavery (1743-1799); Topics covered include: Slavery: Views and personal practices, Last Will and Testament Key People: Martha Washington and Billy Lee For more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please visit https://www.presidentialchronicles.com/

George Washington #8: Second Term (1793-1797); Second Term (1793-1797) Topics covered include: President of the United States (second term), Neutrality Proclamation, Genet Affair, Conflict in the Cabinet, Whiskey Rebellion, Jay Treaty, Splits with Thomas Jefferson and James Madison Key People: Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, John Jay, and Edmund Genet For more information on the "Pr...

George Washington #7: President and Precedents (1789-1793); Topics covered include: President of the United States, Cabinet, Putting the Constitution into Practice, Presidential tours, Economic plans, Foreign affairs, Indian relations, and Political opposition Key People: Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, Henry Knox, and James Madison For more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" serie...

George Washington #6: First in Peace (1784-1789); Topics covered include: Post-war gentleman farmer, Shays's Rebellion, Annapolis Convention, Constitutional Convention, U.S. Constitution, First President of the United States Key People: James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, Marquis de Lafayette For more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please visit https://www.presidentialchronicl...

George Washington #5: Victory (1778-1783); Topics covered include: Revolutionary War, Collaboration with the French, Victory at Yorktown, Treaty of Paris, Reflection on his military career, Resigns his commission, "Greatest Man in the World" Key People: Marquis de Lafayette, Alexander Hamilton, Charles Cornwallis, King George III For more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please...

George Washington #4: Revolution (1775-1778); Topics covered include: Revolutionary War, Commander-in-Chief, Battles of: New York, Trenton, Princeton, Saratoga, Philadelphia, and Monmouth Court House, and Valley Forge Key People: Henry Knox, Nathaniel Greene, Horatio Gates, and Charles Lee For more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please visit https://www.presidentialchronicles...

George Washington #3: Rebel (1765-1775); Topics covered include: Stamp Act, American Rebellion, Boston Massacre, Fairfax County Resolves, Continental Congress, Revolutionary War (begins) Key People: John Adams and John Hancock For more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please visit https://www.presidentialchronicles.com/

George Washington #2: Love and Marriage (1758-1799); Topics covered include: Marriage and family life Key People: Sally Fairfax and Martha (Custis) Washington For more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please visit https://www.presidentialchronicles.com/

George Washington #1: First in War (1752-1758); Topics covered include: Washington's early life, French and Indian War, Battle of Jumenville Glen, "Assassin Washington," and Mount Vernon Key People: Lawrence Washington, Robert Dinwiddie and Edward Braddock For more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please visit https://www.presidentialchronicles.com/

Introduction to Presidential Chronicles. Each President will be covered in approximately 10 episodes, approximately 11-13 minutes each. A new episode will be released every weekday. For more information, check out my website at https://www.presidentialchronicles.com/