Explore the wartime experiences of future U.S. presidents in this comprehensive 3.5-hour series. Delve into the military service of leaders like Ronald Reagan, Richard Nixon, Lyndon B. Johnson, and George H.W. Bush during World War II. Learn about pivotal moments that shaped their lives and leadership, from Reagan's top-secret mission to Nixon's camaraderie with fellow soldiers. Discover how LBJ narrowly escaped death and why Bush and Reagan chose to enlist. Examine the impact of war on American politics, including topics such as the Truman Doctrine, the Vietnam War, and the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution. Investigate key historical events like Japanese-American internment, the U.S. homefront during WWII, and the Korean War. Gain insights into wartime propaganda, protest movements, and iconic military equipment. Understand the legacy of various conflicts and their influence on American society, from World War I to the Vietnam War.
Overview
Syllabus
FUTURE U.S. PRESIDENTS JOIN WWII | Presidents at War: Full Episode | History.
Presidents at War: Ronald Reagan's Top Secret Mission | History.
Presidents at War: Nixon Becomes One of the Guys | History.
Presidents at War: How a Bathroom Break Saved LBJ’s Life in WWII | History.
Presidents at War: George H.W. Bush and Ronald Reagan Enlist During WWII | History.
Presidents at War | Two Night Event | February 17th 8/7c | HISTORY.
Running for President During WWII | Flashback | History.
Independence Day 1941 | Flashback | History.
Here's Why President Taft's Dollar Diplomacy Was a Failure | History.
Here's How the Truman Doctrine Established the Cold War | History.
What Was the War Powers Resolution of 1973? | History.
How The Tet Offensive Changed The Vietnam War | History.
Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points | History.
What Were the Pentagon Papers? | History.
The U.S. Government's Zombie Apocalypse Plan | HISTORY.
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution | History.
Japanese-American Internment During WWII | History.
The U.S. Homefront During WWII | History.
What Happened in the Persian Gulf War? | History.
The Korean War: 5 Things to Know | History.
Executive Order 9981: Desegregating U.S. Armed Forces | History.
What Was the Mexican-American War? | History.
World War I Propaganda Posters: The U.S. Joins the Fight | History.
Sound Smart: Vietnam War Protests | History.
History in Public: Lincoln's Gettysburg Address | History.
Drawn History: What is Domino Theory? | History.
Deconstructing History: B-17 | History.
Deconstructing History: Alamo | History.
Nationalism and WWI | History.
Deconstructing History: Huey Helicopters in Vietnam | History.
Legacy of World War I | History.
Deconstructing History: U-Boats | History.
Deconstructing History: Sherman Tank | History.
Bet You Didn't Know: World War I | History.
Deconstructing History: The Pentagon | History.
Bet You Didn't Know: Trench Warfare | History.
History of the Holidays: History of Memorial Day | History.
History of the Holidays: History of Veterans Day | History.
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