Richard Norton Smith

The chasm between the rich and the poor grows at the beginning of the 20th century, and a president fights for the common man against Congress and big industry.

After the first global war ends, the economy begins to boom, America crashes into depression and World War II begins.

Six presidents reflect the uneasy transition from old traditions to an expansion of land, influence and opportunity.

Several presidents in a row lack vision for the future, and the office loses impact.

At the end of the devastating second global war, America emerges as a superpower and struggles against the spread of communism abroad, the effects of inequality are felt at home, and the Cold War threatens the nation with nuclear annihilation.

New territory brings about old confrontations, a decision on slavery is made, and the presidency is used to restore the Union.