American President: 1850-1900 Civil War

American history is so much more than dates and documents-it's the dynamic story of the real men and women, immigrants and Native Americans, who together built our country. "Disney's the American Presidents" is a fresh and relevant narrative (developed with the former producer of "The Daily Show" and "The Colbert Report") about the men who led this country through change-from an early idea of democracy to our first African-American President. The second in a 4-part series, this DVD includes short-form biographies of the 12th - 25th United States Presidents. Beginning with Zachary Taylor and the threat of southern succession and a civil war to William McKinley and the 100-Day War. The educational feature "We the People" explores the important role immigrants have played in U.S. history. Interviews with political experts and commentators like Melissa Harris-Lacewell (Associate Professor of Politics and African-American Studies at Princeton University), Paul E. Begala (Former White House Aide), Mo Rocca (Political Commentator), Sam Donaldson (News Anchor) and many others bring the past to life.