The presidents [videorecording] : the lives and legacies of the leaders of the United States / A & E Television Networks ; produced by Greystone Communications, Inc for History Television Network Productions ; written and produced by Rhys Thomas.
An unprecedented eight-part survey of the personal lives and legacies of the remarkable men who have presided over the Oval Office. This highly acclaimed collection now includes a special BIOGRAPHY of President Barack Obama. Collection gathers together vivid snapshots of all Commanders in Chief who have guided America throughout its history--their powerful personalities, weaknesses, and major achievements or historical insignificance.
Record details
- ISBN: 1422918556
- ISBN: 9781422918555
- Physical Description: 4 videodiscs (407 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: [United States] : A & E Home Video, 2012.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Originally broadcast on The History Channel.Special features: Barack Obama episode of Biography; feature-length documentary "All the president's wives"; timeline of U.S. presidents.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Disc 1 1789-1825 -- 1825-1849 -- 1849-1865 Disc 2 1865-1885 -- 1885-1913 -- 1913-1945 Disc 3 1945-1977 -- 1799-present Disc 4 Biography: Barack Obama.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Written and produced by Rhys Thomas, Margaret Haddad, Douglas Cohen.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Narrator, Edward Herrmann.
- System Details Note:
- DVD, full screen presentation; Dolby Digital stereo.
- Language Note:
- Closed-captioned.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Presidents > United States > Biography.
Presidents > United States > History.
United States > Politics and government. - Genre:
- Biographical television programs.
Closed caption video recordings.
Historical television programs.
Nonfiction television programs.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Available copies
- 3 of 4 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 2 of 2 copies available at McDowell County Public Library.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 4 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | DVD 973.09 PRE (Text) | 37810435230775 | Adult Video Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Old Fort Branch Library | DVD 973.09 PRE (Text) | 37810435230783 | Adult Video | Available | - |
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Summary:
An unprecedented eight-part survey of the personal lives and legacies of the remarkable men who have presided over the Oval Office. This highly acclaimed collection now includes a special BIOGRAPHY of President Barack Obama. Collection gathers together vivid snapshots of all Commanders in Chief who have guided America throughout its history--their powerful personalities, weaknesses, and major achievements or historical insignificance.
