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The show documents each of the Presidents in the union, starting with George Washington, following a chronological order up until George W. Bush. Each President's segment begins with the narrator giving a brief dossier about each one, from their political affiliation, family, and notable traits. The show then highlights the history behind each presidency, linking each one to the following.
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Craig Haffner
History
“The Lives and Legacies of the 43 Leaders of the United States.”

H.W. Brands

Annette Gordon-Reed
Annette Gordon-Reed
Carol Berkin
Carol Berkin
Carol Berkin
James Rees
James Rees
James Rees
Marvin Kitman
Marvin Kitman
Marvin Kitman

Daniel Walker Howe
Daniel Walker Howe

Harry Watson
Harry Watson
Thomas Y. Cartwright
Thomas Y. Cartwright
Thomas Y. Cartwright

John Seigenthaler
John Seigenthaler

Sam W. Haynes
Sam W. Haynes

Michael Nelson
Michael Nelson
Catherine Clinton
Catherine Clinton
Catherine Clinton
Jean H. Baker
Jean H. Baker
Jean H. Baker
Peter A. Wallner
Peter A. Wallner
Peter A. Wallner
Samuel C. Slaymaker
Samuel C. Slaymaker
Samuel C. Slaymaker