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Encore: The Age of Jackson | Manifest Destiny
Season 46 Episode 6
In 1845, newly inaugurated President James Polk made America’s westward expansion a centerpiece of his administration. Before long, the phrase “Manif…
3 years, 10 months ago
Encore: The Age of Jackson | The Little Magician
Season 46 Episode 5
During the last years of Andrew Jackson’s presidency, the American economy flourished. But when his successor, Martin Van Buren, took office, he inhe…
3 years, 10 months ago
Encore: The Age of Jackson | Great White Father
Season 46 Episode 4
During his military career, Andrew Jackson won several ruthless victories over indigenous people. After becoming president in 1829, he waged politica…
3 years, 10 months ago
Encore: The Age of Jackson | King Mob
Season 46 Episode 3
On Andrew Jackson’s inauguration day, citizens mobbed the White House, breaking furniture and fine china. It was a sign of troubles to come. Elected …
3 years, 11 months ago
Encore: The Age of Jackson | Good Feelings
Season 46 Episode 2
In the summer of 1817, President James Monroe toured the country in an effort to unify the ever-growing United States. His optimistic presidency ushe…
3 years, 11 months ago
Encore: The Age of Jackson | Washington Burns
Season 46 Episode 1
In 1814, British troops burned down the White House. That fire would be extinguished, and the Executive Mansion would be rebuilt. But another fire sm…
3 years, 11 months ago
The Great Mississippi Flood | Media Storm
Season 45 Episode 4
In 1927, a slow-moving catastrophe like the Great Mississippi Flood was perfect material for a relatively new medium: radio. Over the airwaves, the f…
3 years, 11 months ago
The Great Mississippi Flood | Master of Emergencies
Season 45 Episode 3
Herbert Hoover’s management of the flood relief garnered widespread praise and put him in position to secure the Republican nomination for President.…
3 years, 11 months ago
The Great Mississippi Flood | Dirty Water
Season 45 Episode 2
Early in the morning on April 22nd, 1927, flood waters from a break in the Mound Landing levee entered the town of Greenville, Mississippi. Within ho…
4 years ago
The Great Mississippi Flood | When the Levee Breaks
Season 45 Episode 1
In the winter and spring of 1927, record-setting rain fell across the central United States. The Mississippi River swelled to capacity, and by April,…
4 years ago