Podcasts and podcast episodes detailing presidential history as well as that of the first ladies and associated figures.
George Washington was not only our countries first President, he was also our military's first commander. But why Washington? What were the events that brought him to, and most importantly made him re...Show More
The first Vice-President of the United States and second President, John Adams struggled to measure up to the mythic George Washington. Not that he wasn’t qualified- as a successful lawyer who helped ...Show More
In the first character study we look John Adams; we highlight his life giving a brief overview of his achievements.
To call her a patriot, Second Lady, First Lady or mother of a president is just scratching the surface of Abigail Adams.
Hello, Dolley: America's FIRST First Lady, networking hostess and woman worth knowing!
October 16, 2015 – It’s History in Five Friday, presented by Simon & Schuster — kicking off your modern weekend, with people from the past. Today, historian David O. Stewart focuses on James Madison, ...Show More
Thomas Jefferson's life was peppered with accomplishments -- but what about the disparity between his public image and private life? Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about the fact an...Show More
Despite serving his country for 50 years and being among the most qualified men to hold the office of president, James Monroe is an oft-forgotten Founding Father. In this book, Brook Poston reveals ho...Show More
America’s first First Ladies—Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, and Dolley Madison—had the challenging task of playing a pivotal role in defining the nature of the American presidency to a fledgling na...Show More
In 1805 and 1806, Aaron Burr, former vice president of the newly formed American republic, traveled through the Trans-Appalachian West gathering support for a mysterious enterprise, for which he was a...Show More
In our 78th episode, Julia shines a spotlight on one of the most influential and active figures to have ever occupied the White House: First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. (Yes, it was totally above board w...Show More
Danielle, Hoosier Homicide, joins us this week to discuss the early life of Abraham Lincoln and her family’s connection. What is your favorite Lincoln fact? EPISODE SOURCES This episode contains ma...Show More