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    James K. Polk: Getting it done

    James K. Polk: Getting it done

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    James K. Polk: Getting it done

    FromPresidential

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    Length:
    37 minutes
    Released:
    Mar 20, 2016
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Description

    They Might Be Giants singer John Linnell and historian Amy Greenberg are guests on this episode. Through hard work and strategic lying, the 11th president managed to accomplish everything on his agenda. But is being effective the same as being great?
    Released:
    Mar 20, 2016
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Titles in the series (57)

    The Washington Post's Presidential podcast explores how each former American president reached office, made decisions, handled crises and redefined the role of commander-in-chief. It was released leading up to up to Election Day 2016, starting with George Washington in week one and ending on week 44 with the president-elect. Hosted by Lillian Cunningham, the series features Pulitzer Prize-winning biographers like David McCullough and Washington Post journalists like Bob Woodward. [When you're done, listen to Lillian's other historical podcasts: Constitutional and Moonrise]