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John Tyler: Ghosts and the vice presidency

John Tyler: Ghosts and the vice presidency

FromPresidential


John Tyler: Ghosts and the vice presidency

FromPresidential

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Length:
32 minutes
Released:
Mar 13, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

When Vice President Tyler took over the White House, he set a precedent that would forever shape the office. This episode features experts Barbara Bair and Joel Goldstein, as well as descendants who talk about the ghost who haunts the Tyler home.
Released:
Mar 13, 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]