The American President An Independent Cast of Minds (Season 1, Episode 3)
TV Episode | 53 min | Documentary, History

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The American President

An Independent Cast of Minds (Season 1, Episode 3)

TV Episode | 53 min | Documentary, History

Is an independent cast of mind the best approach to the presidency? The four men profiled in this hour (John Adams, Zachary Taylor, Rutherford B. Hayes and Jimmy Carter) pursued a course that took little account of political affiliation, ...See moreIs an independent cast of mind the best approach to the presidency? The four men profiled in this hour (John Adams, Zachary Taylor, Rutherford B. Hayes and Jimmy Carter) pursued a course that took little account of political affiliation, becoming presidents, in essence, without being politicians. Taken together, they present a cautionary tale: all had difficult presidencies, and neither of the two who sought a second term was granted one. See less

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4 cast members

Name	Known for
Morley Safer John Adams (voice) John Adams (voice) See fewer	Morning Glory (2010)
Jimmy Carter Jimmy Carter Jimmy Carter See fewer	The American President (2000)
John Glenn Rutherford B. Hayes (voice) Rutherford B. Hayes (voice) See fewer	Frasier (1993)
Tom Wicker Zachary Taylor (voice) Zachary Taylor (voice) See fewer	Bus Stop (1961)