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The American President

Happenstance (Season 1, Episode 2)
TV Episode | 53 min | Documentary, History

Nearly one in six American presidents has died in office. The vice presidents who succeeded them were often chosen because they provided some electoral advantage (John Tyler, Millard Fillmore, Andrew Johnson, Chester Arthur, Harry Truman)....See moreNearly one in six American presidents has died in office. The vice presidents who succeeded them were often chosen because they provided some electoral advantage (John Tyler, Millard Fillmore, Andrew Johnson, Chester Arthur, Harry Truman). What happens when such a man takes office - frequently facing widespread conviction that he is unworthy of the powers he inherits? See less
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Director
James A. Edgar (co-director)
Status
Edit Released
Updated Dec 31, 2000

Release date
2000 (United States)
Awards
Series awards
1 nomination

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5 cast members
Name Known for
Don Imus
Andrew Johnson (voice) Andrew Johnson (voice)   See fewer
Charlie Rose
John Tyler (voice) John Tyler (voice)   See fewer
Dan Rostenkowski
Chester A. Arthur (voice) Chester A. Arthur (voice)   See fewer
Tim Russert
Millard Filmore (voice) Millard Filmore (voice)   See fewer
Harry S. Truman
Harry S. Truman (archive footage) Harry S. Truman (archive footage)   See fewer
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