CineScope

Season 1, Episode 2

John Q. Adams to Polk (1825-1849)

Episode still

Air Date: 2005-01-25

Overview: In a period of rapid growth for the nation and contentious politics in Washington, Jackson heralds in the era of the Common Man and Manifest Destiny. Quincy Adams threatens to undo the virtues of American politics, while the economy tumbles during Van Buren's term. Harrison dies in office and Polk declares war on Mexico.

Runtime: 60 minutes

0.0 / 5

Guest Stars

No Image

William M. Fowler Jr.

Daniel Walker Howe Image

Daniel Walker Howe

Harry Watson Image

Harry Watson

No Image

Thomas Y. Cartwright

John Seigenthaler Image

John Seigenthaler

Sam W. Haynes Image

Sam W. Haynes

Michael Nelson Image

Michael Nelson

No Image

Richard Brookhiser

Cast

Crew