Dr. Thomas Woods' "The American Presidency: Critical Episodes in Its Growth"

Watch lectures, in which Dr. Woods discusses how presidential power has evolved throughout history. Most historians believe that the "modern" presidency - the ability of the president to wield his power far above and beyond what is explicitly stated in the Constitution - began with the election of Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933. FDR was also one of only a few presidents to facilitate a durable coalition that realigned American politics for decades.



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