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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 #50: James Monroe #10: Retirement and Legacy...

Presidential Chronicles ·

2025/03/14

James Monroe #10: Retirement and Legacy (1824-1831); Topics covered include: Final Message to Congress, end of presidency, election of 1824, new home (Oak Hill), University of Virginia (Board of Visitors), American Colonization Society, Monrovia (Liberia), personal debts, petitions Congress for reimbursement of expenses as foreign minister, death of Elizabeth Monroe, death of James Monroe, and reflection and legacy Key people: John Quincy Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Andrew Jackson, and

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00:10:14

Episode #49: James Monroe #9: Doctrine (1819-1823)

Presidential Chronicles ·

2025/03/13

James Monroe #9: Doctrine (1819-1823); Topics covered include: Recognition of several newly independent republics in South America, acquisition of East and West Florida (Adams-Onis Treaty, and the Monroe Doctrine (policy, message, and long-term implications) Key people: John Quincy Adams For more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please visit https://www.presidentialchronicles.com/

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00:11:38

Episode #48: James Monroe #8: Tough Times, Too...

Presidential Chronicles ·

2025/03/12

James Monroe #8: Tough Times, Too (1817-1825); Topics covered include: Era of Good Feelings, Panic of 1819, protective tariffs, Bank of the United States, slavery expansion into Louisiana Territory, Missouri Compromise, strict constructionist, and evolving views on federally-funded internal improvements Key people: John Tallmadge, Jesse Thomas, Henry Clay, and Thomas Jefferson For more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please visit https://www.presidentialchronicles.com/

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00:13:39

Episode #47: James Monroe #7: Dealing with Jackson...

Presidential Chronicles ·

2025/03/11

James Monroe #7: Dealing with Jackson (1817-1831); Topics covered include: Presidency of James Monroe, Seminole War, instructions to generals (Gaines and Jackson), capture of St. Marks and Pensacola, execution of British citizens, Monroe holds Jackson accountable for exceeding his authority, following correspondence, issue re-emerges in late 1820s, and Monroe counters Jackson with a public statement Key people: Andrew Jackson, Edmund Gaines, William Crawford, John Calhoun, Alexander Arbuthnot,

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00:08:39

Episode #46: James Monroe #6: Era of Good Feelings...

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2025/03/10

James Monroe #6: Era of Good Feelings (1817-1820); Topics covered include: Elected President of the United States, Virginia Dynasty, Cabinet, tour of New England, Era of Good Feelings, economy flourishing, reduced partisan political strife, improved foreign relations, family in the White House, wedding for daughter Maria (first WH wedding), and nearly unanimously re-elected Key people: Rufus King, John Quincy Adams, William Crawford, John Calhoun, William Wirt, Benjamin Crowninshield, John Adams,

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00:12:03

Episode #45: James Monroe #5: Madison's Cabinet and...

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2025/03/07

James Monroe #5: Madison's Cabinet and War (1809-1817); Topics covered include: Presidency of James Madison (initially estranged with Monroe), Governor of Virginia, depredations by Britain and France, impressment (Britain), appointed Secretary of State, War of 1812, burning of York (by U.S.), burning of Washington, D.C. (by British), Acting Secretary of War, Treaty of Ghent, status quo ante bellum, and surge in American prideKey people: James Madison, Robert Smith, William Eustis, John Armstrong,

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00:08:26

Episode #44: James Monroe #4: Foreign Deals (1799-1807)

Presidential Chronicles ·

2025/03/06

James Monroe #4: Foreign Deals (1799-1807); Topics covered include: Governor of Virginia, Envoy to France, Louisiana Purchase (including constitutional concerns), attempt to acquire Florida, Minister to Great Britain, impressment, Monroe-Pinkney Treaty, birth of daughter (Maria), death of uncle (Joseph Jones), James Madison elected President Key people: Thomas Jefferson, Napoleon, Robert Livingston, James Madison, King Carlos, William Pinkney, Maria Monroe, and Joseph Jones For more information on

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00:12:22

Episode #43: James Monroe #3: Standing Up for Honor...

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2025/03/05

James Monroe #3: Standing Up for Honor (1792-1797); Topics covered include: Resigns U.S. Senate, Minister to France, rebuked over comments, Jay Treaty, recalled, breaks with George Washington, "A View of the Conduct of the Executive in Foreign Affairs of the United States," and nearly has a duel with Alexander Hamilton Key people: George Washington, John Jay, Edmund Randolph, Timothy Pickering, Alexander Hamilton, James Reynolds, Maria Reynolds, Frederick Muhlenberg, Abraham Venable, James

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00:09:31

Episode #42: James Monroe #2: Political Beginnings...

Presidential Chronicles ·

2025/03/04

James Monroe #2: Political Beginnings (1780-1794); Topics covered include: Mentored in law by Thomas Jefferson, elected Virginia Assembly, focus on Northwest Territory and access via the Mississippi River, marries Elizabeth Kortright, sets up law office in Fredericksburg, VA, Articles of Confederation, Constitutional Convention, Virginia Ratifying Convention (votes "no"), runs for Congress (loses), and appointed U.S. SenatorKey people: Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, John Jay, Elizabeth

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00:08:04

Episode #41: James Monroe #1: Teenage War Hero...

Presidential Chronicles ·

2025/03/03

James Monroe #1: Teenage War Hero (1758-1779); Topics covered include: Youth, parents die, College of William & Mary, Stamp Act, Revolutionary War, enlists, Battle of Trenton, wounded, Battle of Princeton, aide-to-camp to William Stirling, Valley Forge, Battle of Monmouth, and leaves the service Key people: Joseph Jones, Patrick Henry, George Washington, William Washington, Dr. John Riker, William Stirling, and Archibald Cary For more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please

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00:13:00

Episode #40: James Madison #10: Retirement and Legacy...

Presidential Chronicles ·

2025/02/28

James Madison #10: Retirement and Legacy (1817-1836); Topics covered include: Post-presidency, Montpelier, collaboration with Thomas Jefferson and the University of Virginia, death of Jefferson, Virginia Constitutional Convention, slavery, American Colonization Society, financial debts, notes from the Constitutional Convention, nullification, and the review of inconsistencies throughout his careerKey people: Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, and Dolley Madison For more information on the

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00:08:11

Episode #39: James Madison #9: Dolley and the...

Presidential Chronicles ·

2025/02/27

James Madison #9: Dolley and the Presidency (1794-1817); Topics covered include: Relationship with Dolley (Payne) Madison, Barbary Pirates, protective tariffs, National Bank, federally-funded internal improvements, and the end of his presidency Key people: Kitty Floyd and Dolley (Payne) Madison For more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please visit https://www.presidentialchronicles.com/

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00:14:02

Episode #38: James Madison #8: Mr. Madison's War...

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2025/02/26

James Madison #8: Mr. Madison's War (1809-1815); Topics covered include: Conflict with Great Britain and France, impressment, Embargo Act of 1807, Non-Intercourse Act, Macon's Bill #2, War Hawks, War of 1812 (including burning of Washington, D.C.), Hartford Convention, and the Treaty of Ghent Key people: Thomas Jefferson, Henry Clay, John Armstrong, William Winder, James Monroe, Andrew Jackson, John Quincy Adams, and Albert Gallatin For more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series,

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Episode #37: James Madison #7: Jefferson's Premier...

Presidential Chronicles ·

2025/02/25

James Madison #7: Jefferson's Premier (1801-1809); Topics covered include: Thomas Jefferson's presidency, "The Revolution of 1800," Virginia Dynasty, Secretary of State, Louisiana Purchase (including constitutional concerns), Relations with France and Great Britain, Embargo Act of 1807, and election to the presidency Key people: Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, John Adams, Napoleon, James Monroe, and Robert Livingston For more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please visit

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00:15:57

Episode #36: James Madison #6: Party of the...

Presidential Chronicles ·

2025/02/24

James Madison #6: Party of the Opposition (1789-1800); Topics covered include: George Washington's presidency, Assumption Bill, National Bank, the press, Jay Treaty, establishing opposition party, break with Washington, John Adams presidency, Alien Act, Sedition Act, and nullification (Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions) Key people: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, Robert Livingston, Aaron Burr, George Clinton, Philip Freneau, and John Adams For more information on the

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00:12:01

Episode #35: James Madison #5: Father of … (1787-1791)

Presidential Chronicles ·

2025/02/21

James Madison #5: Father of … (1787-1791); Topics covered include: Ratification of the Constitution, Congressman, and the Bill of Rights Key people: Patrick Henry, George Mason, Edmund Randolph, George Washington, Charles Ingersoll, James Wilson, Roger Sherman, Gouverneur Morris, and James Monroe For more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please visit https://www.presidentialchronicles.com/

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00:11:25

Episode #34: James Madison #4: The Federalist...

Presidential Chronicles ·

2025/02/20

James Madison #4: The Federalist (1787-1788); Topics covered include: "The Federalist"Key people: Alexander Hamilton and John Jay For more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please visit https://www.presidentialchronicles.com/

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00:13:15

Episode #33: James Madison #3: The Constitution (1787)

Presidential Chronicles ·

2025/02/19

James Madison #3: The Constitution (1787); Topics covered include: Constitutional Convention, Virginia Plan, and the debates and outcome at the Convention Key people: John Adams, Edmund Randolph, William Paterson, Roger Sherman, Alexander Hamilton, and Gouverneur Morris For more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please visit https://www.presidentialchronicles.com/

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00:07:30

Episode #32: James Madison #2: National Catalyst for...

Presidential Chronicles ·

2025/02/18

James Madison #2: National Catalyst for Change (1786-1787); Topics covered include: Articles of Confederation, Annapolis Convention, Shays's Rebellion, "Vices of the Political System of the United States," and "the enlargement of the sphere"Key people: Alexander Hamilton and George Washington For more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please visit https://www.presidentialchronicles.com/

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00:10:07

Episode #31: James Madison #1: Path to Politics...

Presidential Chronicles ·

2025/02/17

James Madison #1: Path to Politics (1751-1786); Topics covered include: Youth and school, Montpelier, Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, Revolutionary War, Virginia House of Delegates, and the Articles of Confederation Key people: John Witherspoon and Thomas Jefferson For more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please visit https://www.presidentialchronicles.com/

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