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In this episode of pplpod, we examine the life and presidency of Chester A. Arthur, the twenty-first President of the United States. Known as a political insider, Arthur surprised many by championing…

In this episode of pplpod, we look at James A. Garfield, the twentieth President of the United States, whose promising presidency was tragically cut short by assassination. His dedication to civil se…

In this episode of pplpod, we explore the life of Rutherford B. Hayes, the nineteenth President of the United States. Coming to power through the contested election of 1876, Hayes ended Reconstructio…

In this episode of pplpod, we dive into the career of Ulysses S. Grant, the eighteenth President of the United States and Union hero of the Civil War. His presidency focused on Reconstruction and civ…

In this episode of pplpod, we examine the presidency of Andrew Johnson, the seventeenth President of the United States. Taking office after Lincoln’s assassination, Johnson faced the immense challeng…

In this episode of pplpod, we take a deep dive into the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth President of the United States. From his rise from humble beginnings to leading the nation th…

In this episode of pplpod, we examine the presidency of James Buchanan, the fifteenth President of the United States, whose inaction in the face of secession is often cited as a failure of leadership…

In this episode of pplpod, we explore the career of Franklin Pierce, the fourteenth President of the United States. His attempts to maintain national unity, including support for the Kansas-Nebraska …

In this episode of pplpod, we examine Millard Fillmore, the thirteenth President of the United States, who assumed office after Taylor’s death. Best known for signing the Compromise of 1850, Fillmore…

In this episode of pplpod, we explore the life of Zachary Taylor, the twelfth President of the United States and a hero of the Mexican-American War. Known as “Old Rough and Ready,” Taylor was a caree…

In this episode of pplpod, we dive into the presidency of James K. Polk, the eleventh President of the United States, who oversaw the largest territorial expansion in American history. From the annex…

In this episode of pplpod, we explore the life and presidency of John Tyler, the tenth President of the United States and the first to assume office after a president’s death. Known as “His Accidency…

In this episode of pplpod, we examine the life and career of William Henry Harrison, the ninth President of the United States, remembered for serving the shortest presidency in American history. A he…

In this episode of pplpod, we look at the career of Martin Van Buren, the eighth President of the United States and a master political organizer. Known as the “Little Magician,” Van Buren was a key a…

In this episode of pplpod, we dive into the life and presidency of Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States and a populist figure who reshaped American politics. From his military h…

In this episode of pplpod, we take a deep dive into the life and career of James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States and a key figure in the nation’s early growth. From his service in th…

In this episode of pplpod, we dive into the life and career of James Madison, the “Father of the Constitution” and the fourth President of the United States. From his pivotal role in drafting and pro…

In this episode of pplpod, we take a deep dive into the life and career of Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and the third President of the United States. From…

In this episode of pplpod, we dive into the life and career of John Adams, a founding father, political philosopher, and the second President of the United States. From his early work as a lawyer and…