Happenstance
Nearly one in five American presidents has died in office. The vice presidents who succeeded them were often chosen for the ticket less because they were equal to the most powerful office in the land than because they provided some electoral advantage. What happens when such a man takes office frequ...
| Other Authors: | Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase., Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.) |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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New York, N.Y. :
Infobase,
[2011]
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1 streaming video file (60 min.) : sound, color, digital file. |
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American president.
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| Summary: |
Nearly one in five American presidents has died in office. The vice presidents who succeeded them were often chosen for the ticket less because they were equal to the most powerful office in the land than because they provided some electoral advantage. What happens when such a man takes office frequently facing widespread conviction that he is unworthy of the powers he inherits? Through interviews, historic archives and footage, this program explores the unexpected and challenging journey of five men who were suddenly devolved to the highest office in the land. Profiled are John Tyler, Millard Fillmore, A. Johnson, Chester Arthur and Harry Truman. |
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Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on October 01, 2011. Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. Sponsor: Happenstance (0:52) -- The Accidental Presidents (0:32) -- Harrison/Tyler Presidency (1:58) -- John Tyler Claims the Presidency (2:56) -- Widowed Tyler Remarries (1:01) -- A President Without a Party (2:28) -- Taylor/Fillmore Presidency (2:02) -- Opposing the President over Slavery (2:33) -- The Compromise of 1850 (2:28) -- Civil War (0:51) -- Lincoln/Johnson Presidency (1:52) -- Working Man's Politician (1:36) -- A Battle of Words, Not Swords (2:05) -- Reconstruction (1:36) -- Congress Takes Control (1:33) -- Impeachment of Andrew Johnson (1:53) -- Former President Becomes Senator (1:44) -- Gentleman Boss (2:44) -- Garfield/Arthur Presidency (2:16) -- Transformed by the Presidency (2:08) -- Concealing the Past (1:58) -- American Optimist (3:07) -- Roosevelt/Truman Presidency (3:03) -- The Atomic Bomb (1:23) -- The Truman Doctrine (2:27) -- Truman Defeats Dewey (3:07) -- Inheritors of Power but not Popularity (1:37) -- Additional Resources, Credits, and Sponsor: Happenstance (1:17) Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. Nearly one in five American presidents has died in office. The vice presidents who succeeded them were often chosen for the ticket less because they were equal to the most powerful office in the land than because they provided some electoral advantage. What happens when such a man takes office frequently facing widespread conviction that he is unworthy of the powers he inherits? Through interviews, historic archives and footage, this program explores the unexpected and challenging journey of five men who were suddenly devolved to the highest office in the land. Profiled are John Tyler, Millard Fillmore, A. Johnson, Chester Arthur and Harry Truman. 6 & up. Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (60 min.) : sound, color, digital file. |
| Format: |
Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Audience: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. 6 & up. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |