"Let us ever remember that our interest is in concord, not in conflict; and that our real eminence rests in the victories of peace, not those of war." - William McKinley #history #POTUS #McKinley www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/205979

“In framing a government, which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty is this: You must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place, oblige it to control itself.” - James Madison #history #POTUS #Madison founders.archives.gov/documents/Ma...

Honestly, would you really want a friendly neighborhood US presidential history podcaster who didn't struggle with cutting down an outline for Martin Van Buren's VPOTUS episode from its original 64 pages in length? 8 pages cut in the 1st pass. Let's see how try #2 goes! #VPOTUS

The latest Presidencies newsletter is now available! Be sure to check it out to hear my thoughts on administration changes as well as to hear the latest on what's been happening around Presidencies HQ. #history #POTUS #podcast open.substack.com/pub/presiden...

Not as big as the chocolate bunny my mom used to get for me every Easter, but I couldn't resist when I saw it. 🐰🍫❤️

There's no new Presidencies episode today, but if you haven't already, be sure to check out the latest episode featuring my discussion with historian Jan Cigliano Hartman about Abraham Lincoln's speechwriter, John Hay! #history #POTUS #Lincoln www.presidenciespodcast.com/the-poet-beh...

William Henry Harrison who passed away #OTD in 1841 came up in my recent conversation with David Blumenthal and James A Morone. If you haven't already, be sure to give that episode a listen in order to learn more about his death. #history #POTUS #WHH www.presidenciespodcast.com/the-century-...

Just downloaded this one this morning! 🎧

William Henry Harrison passed away #OTD in 1841, becoming the 1st US president to die in office. Decades earlier, Harrison achieved fame during the War of 1812, as you can learn about by listening to his Madison presidency episode. #history #POTUS #WHH www.presidenciespodcast.com/430-we-have-...

The US peace commission to France held its final meeting #OTD in 1798 with the other commissioners questioning Elbridge Gerry's decision to stay while they were being forced out. Learn more about Gerry's decision in his two-part episode! #history #VPOTUS www.presidenciespodcast.com/vpotus-0052-...

If you haven't checked out the latest episode yet, listen in to learn more about John Hay, the poet who helped craft some of Abraham Lincoln's most memorable speeches. Fascinating conversation about an impactful historical figure! #history #POTUS #Lincoln www.presidenciespodcast.com/the-poet-beh...

It's been a busy week here at Presidencies HQ, but I did want to bring to everyone's attention this week's #ScholarSunday thread. I don't know about you, but I've got plans to read and research this weekend. If you're looking for great scholarship and podcasts to engage with, check it out!

No fooling! John Armstrong Jr did pass away #OTD in 1843. Learn more about Armstrong's career including his infamous tenure as Secretary of War by checking out his two-part episode! #history #POTUS www.presidenciespodcast.com/satt-0251-jo...

In a career of firsts, after serving as the first female CA Attorney General and first South Asian American Senator, Kamala Harris became the first female US Vice President in 2021 (Vice Presidencies episode forthcoming at some point). #WomensHistoryMonth en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamala_...

John C Calhoun passed away #OTD in 1850. Learn all about his final years including his tenure as Secretary of State and final days in the Senate by listening to Part 3 of his three-part episode. #history #POTUS #VPOTUS www.presidenciespodcast.com/satt-0333vpo...

Frances Perkins became the first female Cabinet member when she was confirmed as Secretary of Labor under FDR in 1933 and served in that post until 1945, to date the longest serving head of the Labor Dept. #WomensHistoryMonth #WHM en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frances...

Former VP Burr appears before Chief Justice John Marshall for a preliminary hearing in Richmond, VA #OTD in 1807. Learn all about the Burr treason trial by listening to this episode of the Jefferson presidency series! #history #POTUS #VPOTUS #Burr www.presidenciespodcast.com/336-trial/

Sonia Sotomayor became the first Latina justice of the US Supreme Court in 2009 and only the third woman to serve on the court after being confirmed by the Senate by a vote of 68 to 31. #WomensHistoryMonth #SCOTUS en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonia_S...

A new episode is now available! Learn how the poetic touch of Abraham Lincoln's trusted speechwriter, John Hay, helped to shape American history in my conversation with Jan Cigliano Hartman about her new book. #history #POTUS #Lincoln www.presidenciespodcast.com/the-poet-beh...

Just posted an update to patrons about what all is happening around Presidencies HQ! Not a patron? For more behind the scenes info as well as extra content on the ad-free feed, you can join today for as little as $1 per month. www.patreon.com/posts/spring...

As I work to put the finishing touches on the next episode, check out this snippet from my conversation with Jan Cigliano Hartman, author of the recently released, "Lincoln's Speechwriter: John Hay and the Friendship That Inspired American Eloquence." #history #POTUS #Lincoln

We're at the Ides of March Madness finals - cast your vote to decide who will come out on top this year: Marie Antoinette or Blackbeard!

For our last #FirstLadyFriday as part of #WomensHistoryMonth, I direct you to the first of the three-part episode on Lady Presidentress herself, Dolley Madison. Hers is a fascinating story that helped to define the role of First Lady. #history #FLOTUS #WHM www.presidenciespodcast.com/4-081-dolley...

A co-chair of the Republican National Committee and a Counselor to the President, Anne Armstrong became the 1st female US Ambassador to the UK in 1976 then served nearly 10 years as chair of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board. #WomensHistoryMonth en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_L....

If you haven't already, be sure to check out the latest episode to learn how US presidents over the last century have impacted the healthcare debate in the US and where the debate is going in the present day. #history #POTUS www.presidenciespodcast.com/the-century-...

Today is my Vice Presidencies co-host's birthday! 🎉 If you haven't already, while we're celebrating Alex's birthday, check out the fun we have learning about all of the veeps starting with the one and only John Adams. #history #VPOTUS #JohnAdams www.presidenciespodcast.com/vpotus-001-j...

Kimberly Teehee of the Cherokee Nation was the 1st Deputy Dir for Native American Outreach for the DNC then later served as White House Sr Advisor for Native American Affairs from 2009 until 2012. #WomensHistoryMonth en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimberl...

The House of Representatives passed a resolution #OTD in 1796 calling on Washington to furnish papers related to the negotiation of Jay's Treaty. Learn why the President refused to fulfill this request by listening to this episode! #history #POTUS www.presidenciespodcast.com/132-samsons-...

Look forward to listening!

Look forward to listening - it’s next in my queue!

It's always an honor to be included in the #ScholarSunday thread alongside so many great historians and podcasters. Check it out to engage with the latest scholarship this week - thanks so much @americanstudier.bsky.social!

William H Crawford left his seat in the Senate #OTD in 1813 in order to assume his post as US Minister to France. Learn more about Crawford's leadership in the Senate and his diplomatic career by listening to his three-part episode! #history #POTUS www.presidenciespodcast.com/satt-0301-wi...

Vice Admiral Antonia Novello became the 1st woman & the 1st Hispanic American to serve as US Surgeon General when she was appointed to the post in 1990 by President George Bush. #WomensHistoryMonth #WHM #history en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonia...

We're nearing the end of the Ides of March Madness - get your votes in!

A new episode is now available! With my special guests, we explore the century-long battle over healthcare in the US and the impact of presidential leadership in the debate up to the present day. Hope you'll take time to check it out! #history #POTUS www.presidenciespodcast.com/the-century-...

President Monroe approves of this late afternoon read. 📚

Here's a sneak preview of the next episode featuring my conversation with not one but two scholars about the social and political battles over health care policy in the US and the role presidents have played in it. Watch your feed! #history #POTUS #history

As I finish work on the next episode, be sure to check out the latest episode to learn more about James Monroe's journey from the Virginia ratification convention to the presidency and all of the twists and turns in between! #history #POTUS #Monroe www.presidenciespodcast.com/factions-for...

The history of the women of the Hemings family (including Sally Hemings) is a powerful one, and this remains one of the episodes that I'm so grateful for the opportunity to have worked on. Hope you'll give it a listen! #WomensHistoryMonth #history www.presidenciespodcast.com/326-present-...

This #FirstLadyFriday is a bit different as neither of the women in this episode actually served as First Lady in the traditional sense but both were crucial figures in Jefferson's life - his wife Martha and his daughter Martha. #WomensHistoryMonth #FLOTUS www.presidenciespodcast.com/3285-the-two...

Dolores Huerta, in her work as an activist and labor organizer since the 1950s, has lived out the slogan she coined - "Sí, se puede." For her efforts, she has received numerous honors including the Presidential Medal of Freedom. #WomensHistoryMonth #WHM en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolores...

If you haven't already, be sure to check out the latest episode to learn about James Monroe's diplomatic career and the various twists and turns in his path to the presidency. It was quite a wild journey for him! #history #POTUS #Monroe www.presidenciespodcast.com/factions-for...

Amanda Simpson assumed office in 2015 as the Deputy Asst Sec of Def for Operational Energy, becoming the 1st openly trans woman to serve as a political appointee in a US presidential administration. #WomensHistoryMonth en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amanda_...

Have you ever wondered how video games came to be the large global industry that they are today? Once you finish the latest episode, check out Ethan's YouTube channel, Play History, to learn about the history of video games from their origins! #history www.youtube.com/@play_history

John C Calhoun was born #OTD in 1782. Learn more about his life, lengthy career (including his tenures as Secretary of War, Vice President, and Secretary of State), and controversial legacy by listening to his three-part episode! #history #VPOTUS #Calhoun www.presidenciespodcast.com/satt-0331vpo...

Eight years after being admitted to the CA state bar, Annette Abbott Adams became the first female Assistant Attorney General in 1920 - one achievement of her notable legal career which spanned the course of decades. #WomensHistoryMonth #WHM en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annette...

Return J Meigs Jr assumed office as Postmaster General #OTD in 1814. Patrons can learn about the unique perspective this OH governor brought to the role by listening to this special episode on the ad-free feed. Not a patron? Sign up today! #history www.patreon.com/posts/p004-r...

William Pinkney was born #OTD in 1764. Learn more about his extensive career as a lawyer and diplomat as well as his tenure as Attorney General by listening to his Seat at the Table episode! #history #POTUS www.presidenciespodcast.com/satt-023-wil...

We’re long out of it, but the Ides of March Madness continues - cast your votes now!

Moving to Chicago with her family, Sadie L Adams got involved with various activist causes in the early 20th century including suffrage for Black women and served as one of the first women on a Chicago election board. #WomensHistoryMonth #history en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sadie_L...