Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses the inaugurations of Presidents George Washington and John Adams, and the significance of their inaugural speeches.
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Congress unanimously elects George Washington to become the first President of the United States. Originally, the role of President is designed to carry out the decisions of Con...
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Author David McCullough discusses his book "John Adams" about the life of the second President of the United States. McCullough talks about the relationship between Adams and Th...
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The personal scrapbook of President Thomas Jefferson sheds new light on his private life, including insight into his feelings about the loss of his daughter.
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In October 2003, a new $20 dollar bill goes into circulation with a fresh portrait of Andrew Jackson and special markings to help prevent counterfeiting.
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Time Magazine’s Christopher John Farley discusses the election of 1800 and the presidency of Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson's term in office is remembered for a war on terror, the ...
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A visit to Thomas Jefferson’s Virginia home, Monticello, reveals Jefferson's precious belongings. Jefferson designed the house, which he retired to after the presidency.
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