Find out how George Washington defined the office of the presidency, setting precedents that have lasted more than 200 years.

Discover how Theodore Roosevelt used his personal energy and charisma to bring unprecedented power to the presidency.

War hero Dwight D. Eisenhower used his legendary leadership ability to steward the nation through a surprisingly turbulent time.

Historian Alexis Coe talks about poet Phillis Wheatley's ode to George Washington, his flattered response and her support of the American Revolution.

Watch videos about Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States.

Learn why FBI agent Mark Felt was handpicked by J. Edgar Hoover and how Felt, disguised as Deep Throat, helped Washington Post reporters Woodward and Bernstein trace the Watergate Scandal back to Nixon. At 91, Felt revealed himself as Deep Throat.

Learn about Mike Pence's youth, his born-again Christianity, his family life, and his career, including his time as a Tea Party-supporting congressman and his efforts as governor of Indiana to support the controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act.

FDR relied on his masterful communication skills and the help of the nation's best and brightest to steer the country through the two worst crises in American history.