The Presidents. 1865-1885
Description
This program illustrates the monumental task of reconstructing the nation after four years of civil war and a presidential assassination. Defining aspects of the period include the impeachment trial of Andrew Johnson, the triumphant ascendancy of Ulysses S. Grant, the backroom politics of Rutherford B. Hayes, the unfulfilled aspirations of James Garfield, and the civil service reforms of Chester A. Arthur.
Runtime
45 min
Series
Subjects
- Religious leaders (38)
- Political science (297)
- Emigration and immigration (79)
- Imperialism (72)
- Politicians (157)
- Social institutions (391)
- Industrialization (58)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2010], c2005
Database
Films on Demand
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