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Presidential Chronicles

Welcome to Presidential Chronicles, the series of books, podcasts, and videos on American history as seen through the lives of the Presidents of the United States. The stories come from David Fisher"s robust yet concise biographies of every American President. Fisher tells the stories of these lives with approx. ten episodes episodes for each President, averaging about 12 minutes in length, with each episode delving into a particular aspect of the President"s life, along with an assortment of

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Episode #219: Grover Cleveland #4: All the Way To the...

Presidential Chronicles ·

2025/11/06

Grover Cleveland #4: All the Way To the Top (1884-1885); Topics covered include: Governor of New York, election of 1884, nasty campaign, Maria Halpin paternity scandal, close election, victory, interregnum, and Cabinet selectionsKey people: Sam Tilden, Daniel Manning, Thomas Bayard, Allen Thurman, Thomas Hendricks, Daniel Lamont, James Blaine, George Ball, Maria Halpin, Oscar Folsom Cleveland, Samuel Burchard, William Whitney, Shan Bissell, Lucius Lamar, and Augustus GarlandFor more information on

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00:11:34

Episode #218: Grover Cleveland #3: Reform Governor...

Presidential Chronicles ·

2025/11/05

Grover Cleveland #3: Reform Governor (1882-1883); Topics covered include: Governor of New York, pursues more reforms, vetoes, conflicts with opposition (particularly Tammany Hall), and physical toll of officeKey people: Edgar Apgar, John Kelly, Alonzo Cornell, Roscoe Conkling, Charles Folger, Mary Hoyt, Daniel Lamont, and Thomas GradyFor more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please visit https://www.presidentialchronicles.com/

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00:14:11

Episode #217: Grover Cleveland #2: New Sheriff in...

Presidential Chronicles ·

2025/11/04

Grover Cleveland #2: New Sheriff in Town (1870-1882); Topics covered include: Private law practice, Sheriff (Erie County), reformer, death of Oscar Folsom, elected Mayor (Buffalo), pushes more reforms, and "Veto Mayor" Key people: Lyman Bass, Shan Bissell, Oscar Folsom, Fred Cleveland, Cecil Cleveland, George Clinton, John Sheehan, George Talbot, Martin Flanagan, and Alonzo CornellFor more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please visit https://www.presidentialchronicles.com/

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00:13:53

Episode #216: Grover Cleveland #1: Earnest Young Man...

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2025/11/03

Grover Cleveland #1: Earnest Young Man (1837-1870); Topics covered include: Parents, birth, youth, religious teachings, moves to Buffalo, becomes lawyer, work ethic, joins Democratic Party, avoids service in Civil War, becomes Assistant District Attorney, and social activitiesKey people: Moses Cleveland, Richard Cleveland, Ann (Neal) Cleveland, William Cleveland, Lewis Allen, Fred Cleveland, Cecil Cleveland, George Benninsky, Dennis Bowen, Albert Lanning, and Oscar FolsomFor more information on the

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00:13:50

Episode #215: Chester Arthur #10: To the End (1884-1886)

Presidential Chronicles ·

2025/10/31

Chester Arthur #10: To the End (1884-1886); Topics covered include: Election of 1884, foreign affairs, dedication of the Washington Monument, end of the Arthur presidency, reviews of the Arthur presidency, lingering illness, burns all papers, and deathKey people: William English, James Blaine, John Logan, Grover Cleveland, Frederick Freylinghuysen, Theodore Roosevelt, Alan Arthur, Jimmy Smith, and Julia SandFor more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please visit

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00:11:46

Episode #214: Chester Arthur #9: Anything but the...

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2025/10/30

Chester Arthur 9: Anything but the Work (1883-1884); Topics covered include: Enjoys social aspects of presidency, illness flairs up, diagnosed with Bright's Disease, dedicates new Brooklyn Bridge, end of correspondence from Julia Sand, trips South and West (latter = Yellowstone National Park), tariff legislation, push for modernization of the U.S. Navy, judicial setbacks on civil rights, little progress in this area, and establishing civilian government for AlaskaKey people: James Blaine, Benjamin

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00:13:28

Episode #213: Chester Arthur #8: Shocker: From...

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2025/10/29

Chester Arthur #8: Shocker: From Spoilsman to Leading Reformer (1882-1883); Topics covered include: Backlash against Chinese Immigration, Veto over Annual River and Harbors Bill, Star Route trials, trial and execution of Charles Guiteau, visit to Julia Sand, onset of illness, New York state elections, position on Civil Service Reform, and the Pendleton ActKey people: Rutherford Hayes, Julia Sand, Stephen Dorsey, Benjamin Brewster, Charles Guiteau, Charles Folger, Grover Cleveland, Roscoe Conklin,

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00:13:15

Episode #212: Chester Arthur #7: What to Expect from...

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2025/10/28

Chester Arthur #7: What to Expect from the Unlikeliest President Ever (1881-1882); Topics covered include: Inaugurated as 21st President, Cabinet adjustments, begins to turn away from the Conkling political machine, articulates policies in First Annual Message (including Civil Service Reform), criticism and encouragement from Julia Sand, family in the White House, and enjoys social role as President but little else of jobKey people: James Garfield, Charles Guiteau, John Brady, Morrison Waite, Roscoe

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00:17:46

Episode #211: Chester Arthur #6: A Machine VP, and...

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2025/10/27

Chester Arthur #6: A Machine VP, and the Assassination of the President (1880-1881); Topics covered include: James Garfield selects his Cabinet, Inauguration of Garfield and Arthur, patronage activity, conflict between administration and Roscoe Conkling, Arthur remains aligned to Conkling, Garfield's nominees approved, Conkling and Thomas Platt resign, Arthur supports them, assassination attempt of President Garfield, Arthur's reaction, the first letter from Julia Sand, the death of

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00:13:52

Episode #210: Chester Arthur #5: Shocking Political...

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2025/10/24

Chester Arthur #5: Shocking Political Rise (1879-1881); Topics covered include: Re-opens law practice, alignment with Roscoe Conkling and his wing of the Republican Party in New York, death of wife Nell, Election of 1880, Republican Convention, nominations for James Garfield and Chester Arthur, campaign, challenges for Garfield with Conkling machine, and the election of Garfield and ArthurKey people: Rutherford Hayes, Roscoe Conkling, Nell Arthur, Alan Arthur, Ellen Arthur, Ulysses Grant, James

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00:14:32

Episode #209: Chester Arthur #4: Fired by the...

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2025/10/23

Chester Arthur #4: Fired by the President (1876-1879); Topics covered include: Election of 1876, role of Roscoe Conkling's political machine, Presidency of Rutherford Hayes, Jay Commission and invetigation of the New York Custom House (and Collector Arthur), and President Hayes suspends and eventually fires Arthur and Alonzo CornellKey people: Ulysses Grant, Samuel Tilden, Rutherford Hayes, Roscoe Conkling, john Sherman, John Jay, Tom Murphy, Alonzo Cornell, George Sharpe, Theodore Roosevelt,

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00:12:16

Episode #208: Chester Arthur #3: The Collector...

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2025/10/22

Chester Arthur #3: The Collector (1866-1876); Topics covered include: Deeper into machine politics, alignment with Roscoe Conkling, activity at the New York Custom House, replaces Tom Murphy as Collector, new wealth and personal opportunities, and push for reforms at the Custom HouseKey people: Edwin Morgan, Tom Murphy, Roscoe Conkling, Ulysses Grant, Nell Arthur, Ellen Arthur (daughter), E.L. Godkin, and Silas BurtFor more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please visit

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00:12:05

Episode #207: Chester Arthur #2: Finding his Niche...

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2025/10/21

Chester Arthur #2: Finding his Niche (1861-1866); Topics covered include: Inauguration of Abraham Lincoln, Civil War begin, political connections, military roles in support of Governor Edwin Morgan, conflict with wife's family in the South, returns to law, death of son, deeper political connections and the beginning of his role in machine politicsKey people: Abraham Lincoln, Henry Clay, Thurlow Weed, Edwin Morgan, Nell Arthur, William Arthur, Chester Arthur, Jr., and Thomas MurphyFor more

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00:10:07

Episode #206: Chester Arthur #1: Start in Life...

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2025/10/20

Chester Arthur #1: Start in Life (1829-1859); Topics covered include: Parents, early travels, Union College, "The Triangle," lawyer, Elizabeth Jennings case, "Bleeding Kansas," sinking of the SS Central America, marriage, and first childKey people: William Arthur (father), Malvina Arthur, Campbell Allen, James Masten, Elizabeth Jennings, Henry Gardiner, Ellen ("Nell") Herndon, Jim Lane, William Herndon, and William Arthur (son)For more information on the

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00:17:28

Episode #205: James Garfield #10: Assassination (1881)

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2025/10/17

James Garfield #10: Assassination (1881); Topics covered include: Shooting of President James Garfield, medical care of Garfield, antisepsis, innovations: air conditioning and the Induction Balance, taken to the Jersey shore, death of Garfield, autopsy, trial and conviction of Charles Guiteau, hanging of Guiteau, and perspective on Garfield's lifeKey people: Charles Guiteau, Lucretia Garfield, James Blaine, Harry Garfield, Jim Garfield, Robert Parke, Patrick Kearney, Smith Townsend, Charles

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00:13:26

Episode #204: James Garfield #9: Horatio Alger Myth...

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2025/10/16

James Garfield #9: Horatio Alger Myth Comes True (1881); Topics covered include: Horatio Alger Myth, President of the United States, Cabinet selections, Inaugural Address, family in the White House, challenge with office seekers, conflict with Roscoe Conkling, and the illness of Lucretia GarfieldKey people: Horatio Alger, James Blaine, William Allison, Robert Lincoln, Eliza Garfield, Lucretia Garfield, Irvin Garfield, Abram Garfield, Mollie Garfield, Harry Garfield, Jim Garfield, William Windom,

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00:11:58

Episode #203: James Garfield #8: Dark Horse (1880-1881)

Presidential Chronicles ·

2025/10/15

James Garfield #8: Dark Horse (1880-1881); Topics covered include: Election of 1880, Republican nomination for President, Lawnfield, front porch campaign, conflicts with Roscoe Conkling, and election as President of the United StatesKey people: John Sherman, James Blaine, Ulysses Grant, Roscoe Conkling, John Cassaday, Chester Arthur, Winfield Hancock, Whitelaw Reid, Levi Morton, John Logan, Joseph Brown, and Frederick DouglassFor more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series,

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00:15:35

Episode #202: James Garfield #7: A Contentious...

Presidential Chronicles ·

2025/10/14

James Garfield #7: A Contentious Election and House Tenure Ends (1876-1880); Topics covered include: Election of 1876; Electoral Commission, Compromise of 1877, Presidency of Rutherford Hayes, end of Reconstruction, Bland-Allison Bill, 'Revolution in Congress" speech, and his election to the U.S. SenateKey people: Ulysses Grant, James Blaine, Rutherford Hayes, John Sherman, David Davis, Joseph Bradley, and Allen ThurmanFor more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please visit

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00:15:31

Episode #201: James Garfield #6: Life in DC (1867-1873)

Presidential Chronicles ·

2025/10/13

James Garfield #6: Life in DC (1867-1873); Topics covered include: Trip to Europe with Lucretia Garfield, Chair Military Affairs Committee, Tenure of Office Act, Impeachment and trial of President Andrew Johnson, Election of Ulysses Grant (1868), build new home in Washington DC, Grant's second term including the Panic of 1873 and Cabinet scandals, Credit Mobilier scandal, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, case of DeGolyer Paving Company, "Salary Grab" bill, "Inflation

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00:14:44

Episode #200: James Garfield #5: To the House...

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2025/10/10

James Garfield #5: To the House (1863-1866); Topics covered include: Congressman, political alignment to the Radical Republicans, member Military Affairs Committee, conflict with the Camden and Amboy Railroad, death of daughter Eliza ("Trot") Garfield, affair with Lucia Calhoun, Wade-Davis Bill, 13th Amendment, end of the Civil War, assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, Presidency of Andrew Johnson and conflicts with Congress, member House Ways & Means Committee, tries case

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