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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 #259: William Taft #4: Duty Calls - Dream...

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2026/01/01

William Taft #4: Duty Calls - Dream Denied (1901-1904); Topics covered include: Inauguration as Governor-General of the Philippines, move into the Malacanan Palace, work on behalf of the Filipino people, President William McKinley assassinated, Theodore Roosevelt becomes President, Taft suffers from an abdominal abscess, returns home to rest and testify to Congress, trip to the Vatican, return to the Philippines as a hero, offered position on the Supreme Court (twice) and turns it down (both times),

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00:13:15

Episode #258: William Taft #3: The Philippines?...

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2025/12/31

William Taft #3: The Philippines? (1900-1901); Topics covered include: Federal a Judge, Spanish-American War, resigns from the Bench to lead Philippine Commission, becomes Governor-General of the Philippines, positive engagement with the Filipino people ("policy of attraction"), gains their trust, election of 1900, and the end of the Filipino insurrectionKey people: William McKinley, Elihu Root, Emilio Aguinaldo, Dean Worcester, Bernard Moses, Henry Ide, Luke Wright, Nellie Taft, Arthur

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00:13:21

Episode #257: William Taft #2: Judge Taft (1889-1899)

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2025/12/30

William Taft #2: Judge Taft (1889-1899); Topics covered include: Judge of the Ohio Superior Court, move to Washington, Solicitor General, friends with Theodore Roosevelt, birth of children, death of father, and appointed Federal Judge (6th Circuit)Key people: Benjamin Harrison, Nellie Taft, Robert Taft, Helen Taft, Charlie Taft, Alphonso Taft, and Frank PhelanFor more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please visit www.presidentialchronicles.com.

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00:11:24

Episode #256: William Taft #1: Lofty Expectations...

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2025/12/29

William Taft #1: Lofty Expectations (1857-1889); Topics covered include: Youth, education (including Yale and Cincinnati Law School), Assistant Prosecutor of Hamilton County, Collector of Internal Revenue for the First District, Marries Helen (Nellie) Herron, and becomes Judge of the Ohio Superior CourtKey people: Alphonso Taft, Louisa Taft, Ulysses Grant, James Garfield, Chester Arthur, Nellie (Herron) Taft, Judson Harmon, and Joseph ForakerFor more information on the "Presidential

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00:10:00

Episode #255: Theodore Roosevelt #10: Wilson, War,...

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2025/12/26

Theodore Roosevelt #10: Wilson, War, and Death (1913-1919); Topics covered include: Writes memoirs, journey to the Amazon (River of Doubt), World War I begins, furious with the Woodrow Wilson administration for inaction, sinking of the Lusitania, election of 1916, declines nomination by Progressive Party, Wilson wins reelection, Germany announces unrestricted warfare, Wilson brings the U.S. into the war, Roosevelt volunteers to join the fight but Wilson turns him down, all four sons volunteer for

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00:11:22

Episode #254: Theodore Roosevelt #9: The Taft Rift...

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2025/12/25

Theodore Roosevelt #9: The Taft Rift (1908-1912); Topics covered include: Declines to run for reelection, hand picks William Taft as successor, leaves the presidency, departs for extended Safari in Africa and vacation in Europe, returns to the U.S. and gets complaints about Taft from progressives, introduces his New Nationalism (including judicial recall), rift with Taft grows, decides to run in 1912, Republican party divides, Taft is nominated and Roosevelt claims fraud, starts third party

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00:09:45

Episode #253: Theodore Roosevelt #8: Enjoying the...

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2025/12/24

Theodore Roosevelt #8: Enjoying the Presidency (1901-1909); Topics covered include: Family life in the White House, pets, relationship with Edith Roosevelt, renovation of the White House (including addition of the West Wing), personal characteristics (including smile and laugh), rigorous exercise, hunting, introduction of the Teddy Bear, relationship with Alice Roosevelt, and Alice's White House wedding, his love of being President of the United StatesKey people: Ike Hoover, Archie Roosevelt,

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00:10:43

Episode #252: Theodore Roosevelt #7: Doctrine, Square...

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2025/12/23

Theodore Roosevelt #7: Doctrine, Square Deal, and the Big Stick (1904-1909); Topics covered include: Election of 1904, elected Prsident in own right, corollary to the Monroe Doctrine, progressive policies (trusts, labor, regulations, etc.), Square Deal for all, and the Great White FleetFor more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please visit www.presidentialchronicles.com.

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00:11:29

Episode #251: Theodore Roosevelt #6: Expansive...

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2025/12/22

Theodore Roosevelt #6: Expansive Executive (1901-1906); Topics covered include: President of the United States, pursued expanded responsibilities for the President, anti-trust lawsuits, coal strike of 1902, Square Deal, revoluion in Panama, serves as arbiter to end the Russo-Japanese War, wins the Nobel Peace Prize, sends troops into Santo Domingo and Cuba, pursues progressive agenda with prominent role for the Federal government, engages in rule changes for football, and introduces his Simplified

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00:10:41

Episode #250: Theodore Roosevelt #5: A Heartbeat Away...

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2025/12/19

Theodore Roosevelt #5: A Heartbeat Away (1899-1901); Topics covered include: Governor of New York, Death of Vice President Garret Hobart, disclaims any interest in the vice presidency, nominated anyway at the Republican National Convention, election of 1900, chafes in role as Vice President, President William McKinley is assassinated, and sworn in as the 26th President of the United StatesKey people: Garret Hobart, Tom Platt, Mark Hanna, William McKinley, William Jennings Bryan, and John AdamsFor

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00:10:51

Episode #249: Theodore Roosevelt #4: Crowded Hour (1898)

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2025/12/18

Theodore Roosevelt #4: Crowded Hour (1898); Topics covered include: War with Spain, resigns from the Navy, volunteers for the Army, organizes regiment (Rough Riders), chaos in Tampa, landing in Cuba, Battles of Kettle Hill and San Juan Hill, results and impact, and election as Governor of New YorkKey people: Theodore Roosevelt, Sr., Leonard Wood, and George DeweyFor more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please visit www.presidentialchronicles.com.

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Episode #248: Theodore Roosevelt #3: Go Navy!...

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2025/12/17

Theodore Roosevelt #3: Go Navy! (1897-1898); Topics covered include: State Assemblyman, Civil Service Commissioner, Police Commissioner (New York City), appointed Assistant Secretary of the Navy, explosion of the USS Maine, prepares for war, and Declaration of War with SpainKey people: William McKinley, John Long, and Alfred MahanFor more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please visit www.presidentialchronicles.com.

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Episode #247: Theodore Roosevelt #2: Love and...

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2025/12/16

Theodore Roosevelt #2: Love and Heartbreak (1878-1884); Topics covered include: Youthful relationship with Edith Carow; meets, courts, and marries Alice Lee; Graduates from Harvard College, hunting trip with his brother, enrolls in law school/withdraws, extended honeymoon in Europe, elected State Assemblyman, aggressive reformer, Alice becomes pregnant, mother ill, baby is born; Roosevelt's wife and mother die on the same day just after the birth, eliminates Alice from his life, and leaves for

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00:10:43

Episode #246: Theodore Roosevelt #1: Father's...

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2025/12/15

Theodore Roosevelt #1: Father's Influence (1858-1877); Topics covered include: Parents, details on father, youth, illnesses (asthma), education, interests, family trips to Europe (2), focus on exercise, love of nature, attends Harvard College, guidance from his father, death of father, mourns loss, and impactKey people: Theodore Roosevelt, Sr. and Mittie RooseveltFor more information on the "Presidential Chronicles" series, please visit www.presidentialchronicles.com.

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Episode #245: William McKinley #10: Reelection and...

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2025/12/12

William McKinley #10: Reelection and Assassination (1900-1901); Topics covered include: Presidency of William McKinley, election of 1900, selection of VP candidate (Theodore Roosevelt), victory over William Jennings Bryan, second inauguration, national tour, Ida McKinley's illness, economic speech at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, visit to Niagara Falls, reception at the Temple of Music; assassination attempt by Leon Czolgosz, anarchists, medical treatment, death of the President, and

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00:13:46

Episode #244: William McKinley #9: Cuba, China, and...

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2025/12/11

William McKinley #9: Cuba, China, and Canal (1898-1901); Topics covered include: Presidency of William McKinley, postwar actions n Cuba, Teller Amendment, Platt Amendment, Cuban Constitution, Open Door Policy with China, Boxer Rebellion and international response, and the Hay-Pauncefote Treaty (I and II) for the building of a Central American canalKey people: John Brooke, Orville Platt, John Hay, Charles Beresford, Edwin Conger, Baron von Kettler, and Julian PauncefoteFor more information on the

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00:14:22

Episode #243: William McKinley #8: Liberator or...

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2025/12/10

William McKinley #8: Liberator or Imperialist? (1898-1901); Topics covered include: Presidency of William McKinley; armistce ends fighting in the Spanish-American War; peace negotiations in Paris; Spain relinquishes Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Phillipines; McKinley's decision to take all of the Phillipines; "benevolent assimilation"; ongoing insurrection in the Phillipines led by Enrique Aguinaldo; peace treaty confirmed by Senate; establish military and civiliam rule in the

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00:12:26

Episode #242: William McKinley #7: War (1898)

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2025/12/09

William McKinley #7: War (1898); Topics covered include: Presidency of William McKinley, Declaration of War with Spain, change in Cabinet, status of U.S. Navy and Army, victory over Spanish Fleet in Manila Bay (The Philipines), bloackade of Spanish Fleet at Santiago Harbor (Cuba), the Rough Riders, U.S. army lands on Cuba, Battle for San Juan Heights, complete annexation of Hawaii, victory in Cuba, capture Puerto Rico, capture Guam, and agreement on protocol to bring fighting to an endKey people:

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Episode #241: William McKinley #6: Path to War...

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2025/12/08

William McKinley #6: Path to War (1897-1898); Topics covered include: Presidency of William McKinley, Uprising in Cuba, U.S. perspectives, negotiations with Spain, the de Lome letter, sinking of the USS Maine, views of the conflict from Congress, pressure to eclare war, talks break down, and war is declared with SpainKey people: William Calhoun, Valeriano Weyler, Stewart Woodford, Queen Maria Christina, Fitzhugh Lee, Don Enrique Deupuy de Lome, Charles Sigsbee, Theodore Roosevelt, Redfield Proctor,

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Episode #240: William McKinley #5: A Quick Start to...

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2025/12/05

William McKinley #5: A Quick Start to the Presidency (1896-1897); Topics covered include: Relationship with Mark Hanna, Cabinet selection, inauguration as President of the United States, life ni the White House, Special Session of Congress, Dingley Tariff, abandons bimetallism in favor of hard currency, and moves to annex HawaiiKey people: Mark Hanna, Homer Davenport, John Sherman, Asa Bushnell, Joseph Foraker, William Day, Lyman Gage, Russell Alger, John Long, James Wilson, Theodore Roosevelt,

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