Presidents at War

A sober, archival-heavy history lesson that traces how combat forged future leaders, rewarding patient viewers with context and reflection.

Created by

Chris Spencer

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Carson Betz, Bradley C. Miller, Jack Copland

Overview

Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush. This is the story of how their war experiences change them, how they emerge from conflict as leaders and how the crucible of war shapes the decisions they make when they reach the White House.

How it feels

Earnest, tense and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

War, power, identity, memory

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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