Title from DVD labels. Program titles from DVD menus. Originally produced for television broadcast on PBS episodes of American experience. TR: Narrated by Jason Robards. Woodrow Wilson: Narrated by Linda Hunt. FDR: Narrated by David McCullough. Truman: Narrated by Jason Robards. The Kennedys: Narrated by Stacy Keach. LBJ: Narrated by David McCullough. Nixon: Narrated by Will Lyman. Jimmy Carter: Narrator, Linda Hunt. Reagan: Narrated by David Ogden Stiers. George H.W. Bush: Narrated by David Ogden Stiers. Clinton: Narrated by Campbell Scott. Special features: teachers guides (PDFs on DVD-ROM portions of discs); enhancement catalog; The legacy of Woodrow Wilson; Gallery: Jacob Riis : exposing poverty; Poster art of World War I; JFK's hidden life; bonus videos: Going negative? : Bush insiders and the 1988 campaign; Parachute jump with the U.S. Army Golden Knights. Summary adapted from case insert.
Contents:
TR : the story of Theodore Roosevelt -- Woodrow Wilson -- FDR -- Truman -- The Kennedys -- LBJ -- Nixon -- Jimmy Carter -- Reagan -- George H.W. Bush -- Clinton : it all began with hope -- .
Summary:
Collection of eleven twentieth century biographies offering a look at the men who have defined and re-defined the modern presidency, and who led the country through some of the most turbulent and consequential moments in our history. The programs focus on the intersection of public and private, character and history.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.