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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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00:14:36

Episode #30: Thomas Jefferson #10 The Sage of...

Presidential Chronicles ·

2025/02/14

Thomas Jefferson #10 The Sage of Monticello (1809-1826); Topics covered include: Post-presidency, life at Monticello, Rapprochement with John Adams, slavery, University of Virginia, and his death on the 50th Anniversary of the Declaration of IndependenceKey People: James Madison, James Monroe, Benjamin Rush, and John Adams For more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please visit https://www.presidentialchronicles.com/

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00:25:15

Episode #29: Thomas Jefferson #9 Martha, Maria, and...

Presidential Chronicles ·

2025/02/13

Thomas Jefferson #9 Martha, Maria, and Sally (1770-1826); Topics covered include: Relationships with Martha Jefferson, Maria Cosway, and Sally Hemings; also his children, slavery, and the Head-Heart letterKey People: Martha Jefferson, Maria Cosway, Sally Hemings, and Edmund Bacon For more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please visit https://www.presidentialchronicles.com/

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00:15:00

Episode #28: Thomas Jefferson #8: Monarchist?...

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2025/02/12

Thomas Jefferson #8: Monarchist? (1801-1809); Topics covered include: Assessment of Jefferson's monarchical leanings including actions related to the Louisiana Purchase, fight against the Barbary Pirates, his political enemies, freedom of the press, charges against Aaron Burr for treason, and the Embargo Act of 1807 Key People: Aaron Burr, John Marshall, and James Madison For more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please visit https://www.presidentialchronicles.com/

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00:14:28

Episode #27: Thomas Jefferson #7: Revolution of 1800...

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2025/02/11

Thomas Jefferson #7: Revolution of 1800 (1800-1809); Topics covered include: Election of 1800, President of the United States, Cabinet, patronage, cultural shift, Louisiana Purchase, Lewis & Clark Expedition, Barbary Pirates, death of Polly Jefferson, re-elected, ends international slave trade, Embargo Act of 1807, end of presidencyKey People: Aaron Burr, James Madison, Napoleon, James Monroe, Robert Livingston, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and Polly Jefferson For more information on the

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00:14:09

Episode #26: Thomas Jefferson #6: Leader of the...

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2025/02/10

Thomas Jefferson #6: Leader of the Opposition (1794-1800); Topics covered include: Monticello, Democratic-Republican Party, Election of 1796, Vice President, "Jefferson's Manual," Kentucky Resolution/Nullification, and the Election of 1800 Key People: George Washington, James Madison, and John Adams For more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please visit https://www.presidentialchronicles.com/

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00:11:33

Episode #25: Thomas Jefferson #5: George Washington's...

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2025/02/07

Thomas Jefferson #5: George Washington's Cabinet (1790-1793); Topics covered include: Returns to the United States from France, Secretary of State, Cabinet conflict with Alexander Hamilton, Assumption Bill, Bank of the United States, relations with Britain and France, Jay Treaty, and resignationKey People: George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, and Philip Freneau For more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please visit https://www.presidentialchronicles.com/

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00:12:21

Episode #24: Thomas Jefferson #4: Diplomat (1783-1789)

Presidential Chronicles ·

2025/02/06

Thomas Jefferson #4: Diplomat (1783-1789); Topics covered include: Congressman, Minister to France, Bonding with John Adams and his family, social and family activities in France, relationship with Maria Cosway, meets King George III, Constitutional Convention, French Revolution, Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, and returns to the United States Key People: Patsy Jefferson, John Adams, Abigail Adams, John Quincy Adams, Abigail (Nabby) Adams, King George III, Maria Cosway, Lucy

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00:12:23

Episode #23: Thomas Jefferson #3: The War at Home...

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2025/02/05

Thomas Jefferson #3: The War at Home (1776-1783); Topics covered include: Revolutionary War, Monticello, Virginia House of Delegates, political ideology, attacks the aristocracy, Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, Governor of Virginia, Death of Martha (wife)Key People: John Adams, George Washington, Martha Jefferson, and James Madison For more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please visit https://www.presidentialchronicles.com/

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00:07:09

Episode #22: Thomas Jefferson #2: The Declaration (1776)

Presidential Chronicles ·

2025/02/04

Thomas Jefferson #2: The Declaration (1776); Topics covered include: Second Continental Congress, Declaration Committee, and the Declaration of IndependenceKey People: Richard Henry Lee, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and King George III For more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please visit https://www.presidentialchronicles.com/

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00:10:45

Episode #21: Thomas Jefferson #1: Youth to Rebel...

Presidential Chronicles ·

2025/02/03

Thomas Jefferson #1: Youth to Rebel (1743-1775); Topics covered include: Youth and education, lawyer, marriage, inherited wealth, enters politics, supports the rebellion against the crown, and becomes a member of the Second Continental Congress Key People: Peter Jefferson, George Wythe, Francis Fauquier, Martha (Skelton) Jefferson, and John Wayles For more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please visit https://www.presidentialchronicles.com/

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00:10:35

Episode #20: John Adams #10: Retirement (1801-1826)

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2025/01/31

John Adams #10: Retirement (1801-1826); Topics covered include: Post-presidency, Peacefield, Obsession with how he would be viewed by posterity, Rapprochement with Thomas Jefferson, Death on the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Perspective on his life/careerKey People: Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Rush, John Taylor, and Mercy Warren For more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please visit https://www.presidentialchronicles.com/

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00:14:21

Episode #19: John Adams #9: Monarchist? (1776-1826)

Presidential Chronicles ·

2025/01/30

John Adams #9: Monarchist? (1776-1826); Topics covered include: Assesses charges of monarchism throughout Adams's career, References include his published worksKey People: Thomas Jefferson For more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please visit https://www.presidentialchronicles.com/

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00:14:40

Episode #18: John Adams #8: President (1797-1801)

Presidential Chronicles ·

2025/01/29

John Adams #8: President (1797-1801); Topics covered include: President of the United States: Inauguration, Focus on relations with France, the XYZ Affair, Challenges with his Cabinet and the High Federalists, the Alien Act, the Sedition Act, Choose to pursue negotiation with France instead of war, Judicial appointments, and loses re-electionKey People: John Marshall, Elbridge Gerry, Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison For more information on the

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00:12:54

Episode #17: John Adams #7: The Most Insignificant...

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2025/01/28

John Adams #7: The Most Insignificant Office (1789-1797); Topics covered include: Return from Europe, Election as Vice President, Roles of the Vice President, and Conflict with Thomas JeffersonKey People: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Alexander Hamilton For more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please visit https://www.presidentialchronicles.com/

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00:12:12

Episode #16: John Adams #6: Family (1735-1826)

Presidential Chronicles ·

2025/01/27

John Adams #6: Family (1735-1826); Topics covered include: Relationships with his father, wife, and children Key People: Deacon John Adams, Abigail Adams, John Quincy Adams, Abigail (Nabby) Adams, Charles Adams, and Tom Adams For more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please visit https://www.presidentialchronicles.com/

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00:09:11

Episode #15: John Adams #5: Diplomat (1783-1788)

Presidential Chronicles ·

2025/01/24

John Adams #5: Diplomat (1783-1788); Topics covered include: Family time in Europe, Becomes close to Thomas Jefferson, Minister to Great Britain, "A Defense of the Constitutions of Government of the United States of America," U.S. Constitution, and Returns to the United StatesKey People: Thomas Jefferson, Abigail Adams, John Quincy Adams, Abigail (Nabby) Adams, and King George III For more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please visit https://www.presidentialchronicles.com/

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00:12:27

Episode #14: John Adams #4: War Duty Abroad (1778-1783)

Presidential Chronicles ·

2025/01/23

John Adams #4: War Duty Abroad (1778-1783); Topics covered include: American Minister, Journeys to France, Negotiations with The Netherlands, Revolutionary War (and victory), and the Treaty of ParisKey People: Benjamin Franklin, John Quincy Adams, Charles Adams, Abigail Adams, and Comte de Vergennes For more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please visit https://www.presidentialchronicles.com/

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00:11:55

Episode #13: John Adams #3: Independence (1774-1777)

Presidential Chronicles ·

2025/01/22

John Adams #3: Independence (1774-1777); Topics covered include: First Continental Congress, Battles of Lexington and Concord, Second Continental Congress, Nominates George Washington to be the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, Declaration Committee, Declaration of Independence, and "Thoughts on Government"Key People: John Hancock, Richard Henry Lee, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert Livingston For more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series,

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00:08:50

Episode #12: John Adams #2: Path to Rebellion...

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2025/01/21

John Adams #2: Path to Rebellion (1765-1774); Topics covered include: Stamp Act, Sons of Liberty, Boston Massacre, Lawyer, Rebel, Boston Tea Party, and the Intolerable Acts Key People: Sam Adams, Thomas Preston, Thomas Hutchison, and Jonathan Sewall For more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please visit https://www.presidentialchronicles.com/

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00:09:09

Episode #11: John Adams #1: Upbringing (1735-1765)

Presidential Chronicles ·

2025/01/20

John Adams #1: Upbringing (1735-1765); Topics covered include: Youth, Puritan ethic, Attends Harvard, Marriage, Lawyer, and the Stamp Act Key People: Deacon John Adams and Abigail (Smith) Adams For more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please visit https://www.presidentialchronicles.com/

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