The Presidents
Season 1 • Episode 2: John Q. Adams to Polk (1825-1849) • Watch with subtitles
Episode 2: John Q. Adams to Polk (1825-1849)
January 25, 2005 • 60 min
In a period of rapid growth for the nation and contentious politics in Washington, Jackson heralds in the era of the Common Man and Manifest Destiny. Quincy Adams threatens to undo the virtues of American politics, while the economy tumbles during Van Buren's term. Harrison dies in office and Polk declares war on Mexico.
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