Based on historian James McPherson's To the Best of My Ability, this eight-part series surveys the lives, the governing styles, and the legacies of 43 presidents, seeking to identify their dominant themes, guiding ideas, and major achievements. Artful blends of rare photographs, historic prints, and film footage couple with visits to presidential homes and libraries to illustrate insightful commentary from scholars, politicians (including former presidents), and journalists. Narrated by Edward Herrmann. DVD features: the bonus program All the Presidents' Wives and a timeline of U.S. presidents. Closed captioned. Color and black-and-white. Approximately 400 minutes. History Channel. ©2005.
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