On The Sidelines Of The Lincoln Assassination
The facts of Abraham Lincoln's assassination are well-known — the president was shot and killed by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theatre, on April 14, 1865. But what about the others close to the event?...
13 Apr 20218min
White House Weddings
Is the presidency romantic? Well, couples throughout history have thought so—multiple people have gotten married at the White House since the beginning of the 19th-century. Curiously, only one preside...
27 Feb 20216min
When Gerald Ford Pardoned Richard Nixon
When Gerald Ford assumed the presidency following Richard Nixon’s resignation in 1974, he had to decide whether not to pardon his predecessor. Ultimately, Ford decided to pardon Nixon—to the outrage o...
21 Jan 20219min
The First Inauguration of Abraham Lincoln
When it comes to Inauguration Days, nothing quite tops Abraham Lincoln’s first inauguration in 1861. By the time Lincoln took the oath of office on March 4th, seven Southern states had seceded from th...
13 Jan 202110min
What Was Life Like In 1921?
In this episode, we check in with three American presidents—Warren G. Harding, William Howard Taft, and Franklin Roosevelt—who all had an eventful 1921. We'll also discuss what life was like in Americ...
4 Jan 20218min
Grover Cleveland: The Only President to Serve Non-Consecutive Terms
If President Trump were to run again in 2024, and win, he would become only the second president to serve two, non-consecutive terms. The first was Grover Cleveland. He won the election of 1884, lost ...
9 Dec 202013min
Awkward Presidential Transitions
We take a look back at a few awkward Inauguration Days in the 20th-century. We'll discuss the transition from Harry Truman to Dwight D. Eisenhower; Jimmy Carter to Ronald Reagan; and Bill Clinton to G...
26 Nov 20209min
