James Monroe - 1817 - 1825.

James Monroe closes the founding era of the United States.
In this episode, we explore how the Monroe Doctrine reshaped relations between America and Europe — drawing a line between the Old World and the New, and defining a sphere that still influences U.S. strategy today.

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James Madison. - 1809 - 1817.

James Madison inherits a young republic under pressure from Europe.
As tensions rise with Great Britain, the United States is drawn into the War of 1812 — often seen as America’s second war of independence.

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Thomas Jefferson - 1801 - 1809.

Thomas Jefferson brings a new vision of America.
Shaped by the European Enlightenment, committed to neutrality, and driven by territorial expansion, this episode explores how Jefferson helps turn a young republic into a continental power while redefining its relationship with Europe.
A key chapter in the transatlantic story, marked by ideals, contradictions, and the realities of power.

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