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American Ride

Season 10 · 10 episodes · Oct 10, 2011

  1. Episode 1

    JQA

    Oct 10, 2011

    Stan visits historical sites from John Quincy Adams’ life to learn more about his presidency.

  2. Episode 2

    The New World

    Oct 3, 2011

    From the Renaissance to the Reformation and colonization, meet pioneers in science, religion, and exploration that paved the way to a New World and the birth of a nation.

  3. Episode 3

    Times of Turmoil: Van Buren, Harrison and Tyler

    Oct 10, 2011

    Stan shares stories of three presidents: Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, and John Tyler.

  4. Episode 4

    The Alamo

    Oct 17, 2011

    Stan explores the rich history of Texas, from the Battle of the Alamo to the Texas Revolution.

  5. Episode 5

    James K. Polk: A Man On A Mission

    Oct 24, 2011

    President James K. Polk offers great economic success as he expands the country further west.

  6. Episode 6

    A Time of Compromise: Zachary Taylor and Millard Fillmore

    Oct 31, 2011

    Stan examines the question of slavery impacted the policies of Presidents Taylor and Fillmore.

  7. Episode 7

    Times Of Trouble: Franklin Pierce & James Buchanan

    Jun 13, 2016

    Franklin Pierce and James Buchanan enter the spotlight as Stan studies their presidencies.

  8. Episode 8

    A Time of Crisis: Abraham Lincoln and the Case for Union

    Jun 20, 2016

    Host Stan Ellsworth commemorates the presidency of Abraham Lincoln.

  9. Episode 9

    Triumph and Tragedy: Andrew Johnson and Reconstruction

    Jun 27, 2016

    Stan travels to Tennessee to tell the story of the most misunderstood president, Andrew Johnson.

  10. Episode 10

    The Enforcer of Federalism: Ulysses S. Grant

    Jul 4, 2016

    President Ulysses S. Grant attempts to piece the Union back together during Reconstruction.