Happy Birthday Mr. President!

By: Jeff Myers & Karissa Slate
  • Summary

  • With each episode published on the birthday of a President of the United States, this podcast dives into the personal and professional lives of those who have held the highest office in the land since 1789. Join Jeff Myers and Karissa Slate on an adventure through American history as they share the good, the bad, and the ugly details of the presidents' personal life stories covering everyone from President George Washington to President Donald Trump!
    Copyright 2022 Jeff Myers & Karissa Slate
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Episodes
  • Episode 44 - James K. Polk
    Nov 2 2020
    James K. Polk was born on November 2, 1795 in Mecklenburg County, NC, and he was the 11th President of the United States. Historically one of our nation's lesser known presidents, Polk did more in one term than many presidents have done in two terms! Thanks to Polk, America spans "from sea to shining sea!" Learn more on this episode of #HappyBirthdayMrPresident about the first darkhorse candidate, and the man who died a short three months after leaving office at the young age of 53.
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    21 mins
  • Episode 43 - Warren G. Harding
    Nov 2 2020
    Warren G. Harding was born on November 2, 1865 in Corsica, OH, and he was the 29th President of the United States. The former teacher, insurance salesman, and newspaper man was, arguably, the most corrupt president in American history! Stories of extramarital affairs, nervous breakdowns, and an illegitimate child followed Harding throughout his political career. And is it true he was the first president to appear on the World Series of Poker?! Learn more on this episode of #HappyBirthdayMrPresident as we discuss a president from Ohio, and who died of mysterious circumstances while traveling in San Francisco, CA!
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    19 mins
  • Episode 42 - John Adams
    Oct 30 2020
    John Adams was born on October 30, 1735 in Braintree (now Quincy), MA, and he was the 2nd President of the United States. Feisty and hot-tempered, Adams represented the British soldiers accused of murder in the Boston Massacre. He was a consummate statesman serving the newly established United States of America as Minister to France, the Netherlands, and England. He was a colleague of Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, Benjamin Franklin and George Washington. Although he found being Vice President under Washington to be a most "insignificant office." Learn more about "His Rotundity" on this episode of #HappyBirthdayMrPresident!
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    21 mins

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