History Channel “The Ultimate Guide to the Presidents” TV Mini Series Documentary DVD, approx 6 hours of content!

This fascinating miniseries peels back the layers of history to reveal how the role of the President of the United States has evolved since it was first created in 1789. From Washington and Lincoln to JFK and Obama and everyone in between, this engaging series explores how each of the 43 Presidents’ has presided over the unique challenges of his time and left his mark on the Oval Office.

Few people may be aware that the office of the President of the United States was originally conceived by America’s Founding Fathers as a mere administrative position, intended to rubber-stamp the policy decisions of Congress. But in over the two centuries since George Washington reluctantly assumed the office in 1789, the President has evolved to become the most powerful man in the world.

Join HISTORY for a fresh perspective on how the coveted role has evolved over the past 200 years and through its 43 office-bearers, from Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Roosevelt to Kennedy, Nixon, Bush and Obama. This ground-breaking series peels back the layers of history and concentrates on the ebb and flow of presidential power, as each leader dealt with the unique events, expectations and challenges of their time in the Oval Office.

3 disc set, 8 episodes.