Martin Van Buren - 1837-1841.
William Henry Harrison - 1841.
John Tyler - 1841-1845.

Three presidents lead the United States through a pivotal period of political transformation.

As Democrats and Whigs establish America's first lasting two-party system, the country faces economic crisis, constitutional uncertainty, growing tensions with Britain, and the annexation of Texas.

A key chapter in the story of a young republic finding its political identity.

An original podcast by Atlantic Perspectives (www.atlanticperspectives.org).

Music Licensed via Epidemic Sound.

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