History Channel: The Ultimate Guide To The Presidents
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简介: 简介 To date there have been 43 men to hold the office of the President of the United States. The Ultimate Guide to the Presidents is a new 8-part series on History Channel that looks at the men individually as well as the history of the office and the country. This is a fascinating series that is not only educational but also intriguing as the innermost thoughts and feelings of the men are revealed. Each one of these men, and many of their wives, has shaped not only the country but also the history of the world. The United States of America began as an experiment. At the time it was created, most of the countries were monarchies, yet the Founding Fathers were inclined to create a country where the people had the influence. It was to be a country of the people, by the people, and for the people. The country was to be governed by three branches: the legislative branch, the judicial branch, and the executive branch. The legislative branch was the one in which the Founding Fathers deemed to be the most important. They set up the electoral college to elect the president as they felt the people would not know enough about the men to make informed decisions. Initially, the winner by the Electoral College would be elected the President and the runner up would be the Vice President. Times have certainly changed since the election of 1789. Not only has the presidency changed, but also the capitol city has changed. Originally the center of government was New York City, then it moved to Philadelphia, and finally to “Federal City” which became Washington, D.C. So, once the Founding Fathers decided on the form of government, they had to decide about the position of the president. What would he be called? George Washington was not comfortable shaking hands with people, so he decided to be referred to as “His Excellency” because this title required no handshake. This series is filled with little-known facts like this, which makes it so intriguing. George Washington also set the framework for his predecessors by creating a cabinet of 4 (which is now 15) who would advise him. He did not want “yes men.” He wanted real advisors. He also decided that the president would affect foreign policy. Washington, in essence, added more weight to the Executive Branch. After his second term Washington decided to leave the presidency behind, which is a practice that was followed for 144 years. The 22nd Amendment to the Constitution (passed in 1947 and ratified in 1951) limited the terms in office to two. The third president, Thomas Jefferson, changed the way the president is addressed. From that time on the man in office would be addressed as “Mr. President” until such a time as a woman holds the office, at which time it will be a female equivalent. The actions of the men, the shape of the government, the shape of the White House, and everything involved in the Executive Branch of the government is examined in this intriguing documentary series. From the title of the president to their personalities to their dealings with the other branches of government and other countries, and even to Dolly Madison who actually created the role of First Lady, The Ultimate Guide to the Presidents is just that – the ultimate guide. The first episode covers the years 1789-1825 and the first presidents, who were among the Founding Fathers. The series premiers Tuesday, January 15, 2013 on History Channel. This is not only a great series for adults but also for kids. It is a fun way to learn about the presidents. 倀爀攀猀椀搀攀渀琀椀愀氀 Oath of Office The Oath of Office is 35 words: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States." The Presidents of the United States George Washington (1789-1797) John Adams (1797-1801) Thomas Jefferson (1801-1809) James Madison (1809-1817) James Monroe (1817-1825) John Quincy Adams (1825-1829) Andrew Jackson (1829-1837) Martin Van Buren (1837-1841) William Henry Harrison (1841) John Tyler (1841-1845) James Polk (1845-1849) Zachary Taylor (1849-1850) Millard Fillmore (1850-1853) Franklin Pierce (1853-1857) James Buchanan (1857-1861) Abraham Lincoln (1861- 1865) Andrew Johnson (1965-1869) Ulysses S. Grant (1869-1877) Rutherford B. Hayes (1877-1881) James Garfield (1881) Chester Arthur (1881-1885) Grover Cleveland (1885-1889) Benjamin Harrison (1889-1893) Grover Cleveland (again) (1893-1897) William McKinley (1897-1901) Theodore Roosevelt (1901-1909) William H. Taft (1909-1913) Woodrow Wilson (1913-1921) Warren G. Harding (1921-1923) Calvin Coolidge (1923-1929) Herbert Hoover (1929-1933) Franklin D. Roosevelt (1933-1945) Harry S. Truman (1945-1953) Dwight D. Eisenhower (1953-1961) John F. Kennedy (1961-1963) Lyndon Johnson (1963-1969) Richard Nixon (1969-1974) Gerald Ford (1974-1977) Jimmy Carter (1977-1981) Ronald Reagan (1981-1989) George Bush (1989-1993) Bill Clinton (1993-2001) George W. Bush (2001-2009) Barack Obama (2009- ) |