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Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Most Controversial President of All Time? with David T. Beito Mar 19, 2024

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Franklin Roosevelt, the only president to serve more than two terms, is one of the most popular and beloved leaders in American history. At the same time, he is also one of the most hated. Critics often point to what they consider to be his many violations of Americans' civil liberties. In this episode, we interview David Beito about some of FDR's most controversial decisions.
THE NEW DEAL’S WAR ON THE BILL OF RIGHTS: THE UNTOLD STORY OF FDR’S CONCENTRATION CAMPS, CENSORSHIP, AND MASS SURVEILLANCE
https://www.amazon.com/New-Deals-Bill-Rights-Concentration/dp/159813356X
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The Presidential Express: The History of Trains in American Politics, with Edward Segal Mar 05, 2024

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There are few things more nostalgic than a train. Politicians know this all too well, so it's no surprise that trains have played a prominent role in American political campaigns. In this episode, Edward Segal explains how presidents have used trains to connect with the American people.
WHISTLE-STOP POLITICS: CAMPAIGN TRAINS AND THE REPORTERS WHO COVERED THEM
https://www.amazon.com/Whistle-Stop-Politics-Campaign-Reporters-Covered-ebook/dp/B0CDJV4XTV
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Why America Could Have a Presidential Succession Crisis, with Roy E. Brownell II Feb 20, 2024

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America has an unmatched record when it comes to the peaceful transfer of power. According to legal scholar Roy E. Brownell II, however, our country is not that far off from a presidential succession crisis. In this episode, Mr. Brownell covers the history of presidential succession and the flaws in the current system.
HOW TO AVOID A PRESIDENTIAL SUCCESSION NIGHTMARE
https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-to-avoid-a-presidential-succession-nightmare-9cb9610d
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Who Was the Real Ulysses S. Grant? with John Reeves Feb 06, 2024

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To his critics, he was a drunkard and a butcher who failed his way upward in life. To his admirers, he was nothing less than the savior of the nation. Few presidents have had their reputation fluctuate so dramatically as Ulysses S. Grant. In this episode, we interview author John Reeves to find out who the real Ulysses Grant was.
SOLDIER OF DESTINY: SLAVERY, SECESSION, AND THE REDEMPTION OF ULYSSES S. GRANT
https://www.amazon.com/Soldier-Destiny-Slavery-Secession-Redemption/dp/1639365273
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The Presidents of the Roaring Twenties Part 1 | The Rise of Warren G. Harding Jan 22, 2024

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In 1920, Warren G. Harding was elected president in one of the greatest landslides in American history. His margin of victory* over his opponent James Cox exceeded those of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, and Barack Obama. In this episode, we explore how this former newspaperman rose to become a popular figure and the 29th president of the United States.
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Theodore Roosevelt: America's First Modern President, with Michael Patrick Cullinane Jan 16, 2024

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Theodore Roosevelt is often described as America's first modern president, setting a standard by which future presidents would be judged. In this episode, we interview historian Michael Patrick Cullinane about how Roosevelt transformed both the nation and its highest office.
REMEMBERING THEODORE ROOSEVELT: REMINISCENCES OF HIS CONTEMPORARIES
https://www.amazon.com/Remembering-Theodore-Roosevelt-Reminiscences-Contemporaries/dp/3030692957
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History of the Papacy Preview: The Septuagint with Steve Guerra and Garry Stevens Jan 12, 2024

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Original Title: The Septuagint – It Really is Greek to MeOriginal Release Date: 6/30/2023Transcript URL: https://share.descript.com/view/S74PWXbhjWZ
Description: The Septuagint is the most important translations you’ve never heard of. In this episode of the 10th Anniversary of the History of the Papacy series, Steve Guerra and his special guest Garry Stevens lay out the basics of the Septuagint translation of the Old Testament. They talk about the issues of translation and the process of translation.
Learn more about the History of Papacy and subscribe:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3td44ES Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7DelfggbL0Au4e3aUyWDaS?si=6ffaacda2ddc4d9b Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/history-of-the-papacy-podcast_1Email Us: steve@atozhistorypage.comWebsite: https://atozhistorypage.start.pageSupport Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/historyofthepapacyParthenon Podcast Network: https://www.parthenonpodcast.com The History of the Papacy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@atozhistory
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Rediscovering Jimmy Carter, with Jonathan Alter Jan 08, 2024

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Jimmy Carter has lived a remarkable life. He was on his way to becoming a Navy admiral, but instead became a peanut farmer. He had one of the unlikeliest rises to the presidency, but saw his popularity plummet and was voted out of office in a landslide. He then had one of the most active retirements in American presidential history. In this episode, we interview Jonathan Alter about the surprising life story of America's longest-lived chief executive.
HIS VERY BEST: JIMMY CARTER, A LIFE
https://www.amazon.com/His-Very-Best-Jimmy-Carter/dp/1501125540/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3UISQT2YFTAB8
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How Ulysses S. Grant Destroyed the Ku Klux Klan, with Fergus M. Bordewich Dec 18, 2023

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Ulysses S. Grant is famous as the victorious general of the Civil War, but as president, he successfully waged another war -- one to defeat the infamous Ku Klux Klan. In this episode, we interview Fergus M. Bordewich about this forgotten chapter in American history.
KLAN WAR: ULYSSES S. GRANT AND THE BATTLE TO SAVE RECONSTRUCTION
https://www.amazon.com/Klan-War-Ulysses-Battle-Reconstruction/dp/0593317815
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The Progressive Presidents Part 5 | Roosevelt, Wilson, and the Legacy of the Progressive Movement Dec 04, 2023

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When Woodrow Wilson left office in 1921, the first era of American progressivism came to an end. By then, however, he and former President Theodore Roosevelt had forever altered the course of American history. They had transformed the federal government and America's role in the world. In this episode, we examine their legacies and how they impact our nation today.
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