Presidencies of the United States
This podcast is devoted to exploring presidential history from the founding of the office in 1789 on through the present day. I plan to take a systematic approach to both the people and the events that have shaped and reshaped each administration and the office in general.
Tenure of Office: February 5, 1813 – September 27, 1814
When Armstrong assumed office in 1813, he found a War Department facing serious challenges. Would Madison’s fifth choice for the post be the person who could turn the American war effort around? Join me and my special guests, Eric and Matt from the Ranking ’76 Podcast, as we explore Armstrong’s Cabinet tenure as well as his later life and determine whether the legacy that he left behind earns him a seat at the table of the Cabinet All-Stars.
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Year(s) Discussed: Prehistory-1954
Being in the midst of a war with Great Britain did not stop some Americans in the early 19th century from thinking about territorial expansion into Spanish-held colonies in the Americas including those in the Caribbean. For this episode, I am joined by Joseph Pascone, host of the Turning Tides Podcast, to examine the history of Puerto Rico, the key to the Antilles, and how numerous European powers vied for control of this island for centuries prior to it becoming a US commonwealth. During our discussion, we learn about some common developments and trends that took place both in Puerto Rico and what became the United States. Links referenced can be found at www.presidenciespodcast.com.
Note: There are references to violence related to the colonial experience and enslavement throughout this episode.
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