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Territorial Expansion and the Slavery Debate
55:04 - 59:40 (04:35)
This podcast discusses how President Polk's territorial expansion in four years led to a debate on slavery amongst abolitionists and slave owners.
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In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses President Taylor's pro-slavery stance and the perception of Northern presidents during that time.
55:04 - 56:25 (01:20)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses President Taylor's pro-slavery stance and the perception of Northern presidents during that time.
ChapterTerritorial Expansion and the Slavery Debate
EpisodeEp 393 - The Presidents (feat. Louis C.K.)
PodcastMatt and Shane's Secret Podcast
The speaker discusses how political leaders in the past made controversial statements and threats of violence, such as President Taylor's reaction to South Carolina's threat to secede.
56:25 - 58:08 (01:43)
Summary
The speaker discusses how political leaders in the past made controversial statements and threats of violence, such as President Taylor's reaction to South Carolina's threat to secede.
ChapterTerritorial Expansion and the Slavery Debate
EpisodeEp 393 - The Presidents (feat. Louis C.K.)
PodcastMatt and Shane's Secret Podcast
The podcast discusses the attempted assassination of Andrew Jackson and how he beat the shooter almost to death with his cane.
58:08 - 58:42 (00:33)
Summary
The podcast discusses the attempted assassination of Andrew Jackson and how he beat the shooter almost to death with his cane. Most attempted assassinations at that time were carried out by crazed lone gunmen.
ChapterTerritorial Expansion and the Slavery Debate
EpisodeEp 393 - The Presidents (feat. Louis C.K.)
PodcastMatt and Shane's Secret Podcast
The hosts discuss the risks associated with being a head of state, citing high rates of assassination attempts and shootings.
58:42 - 59:40 (00:57)
Summary
The hosts discuss the risks associated with being a head of state, citing high rates of assassination attempts and shootings. They also note the historical practice of heads of state leading troops into battle.