The Presidents

The Lives and Legacies of the 43 Leaders of the United States.

★ 6.3 /10 7 votes

January 18, 2005 - March 15, 2005 1 Season 9 Episodes 45 min Ended TV-PG

Overview

The show documents each of the Presidents in the union, starting with George Washington, following a chronological order up until George W. Bush. Each President's segment begins with the narrator giving a brief dossier about each one, from their political affiliation, family, and notable traits. The show then highlights the history behind each presidency, linking each one to the following.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

2005 • 9 Episodes

This series accomplishes something not often done. It gives equal time to the lesser known presidents. So Martin Van Buren gets the same 10 minutes as Abraham Lincoln. This makes you understand how much we just don't know about the most revered political position in these United States.

Key Information

                                    Created By
                                    Craig Haffner
                                

                                    Network
                                    History
                                

                                    Type
                                    Documentary
                                

                                    Rating
                                    6.3/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Country
                                    United States of America
                                

Cast & Crew

Edward Herrmann

Narrator

Richard Brookhiser

William M. Fowler Jr.

James M. McPherson

Eric Foner

Eric Foner, PhD

H.W. Brands

Annette Gordon-Reed

Carol Berkin

James Rees

Marvin Kitman

Daniel Walker Howe

Harry Watson

Photos

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Presidents about?

The show documents each of the Presidents in the union, starting with George Washington, following a chronological order up until George W. Bush. Each President's segment begins with the narrator...

How many seasons does The Presidents have?

The Presidents has 1 season with 9 episodes.

When did The Presidents premiere?

The Presidents premiered on January 18, 2005.

Is The Presidents still running?

No, The Presidents has ended. The final episode aired on March 15, 2005.

Where can I watch The Presidents?

The Presidents originally aired on History. Check your local streaming services for availability.

Who created The Presidents?

The Presidents was created by Craig Haffner.

What is the rating of The Presidents?

The Presidents has a rating of 6.3/10 based on user reviews.