2023-06-17 Abraham Lincoln: Martyr, Part Two
VOA Learning English presents America’s Presidents. Today we are continuing our story about Abraham Lincoln. He led the United States during the Civil War, which lasted from 1861-1865. In that…
2023-06-10 Abraham Lincoln: Martyr
VOA Learning English presents America’s Presidents. Today we are talking about Abraham Lincoln. He was the 16th president of the United States. Many Americans consider him one of country’s greatest…
2023-06-03 James Buchanan: Passive
VOA Learning English presents America’s Presidents. Today we are talking about James Buchanan, the 15th president of the United States. He was the third in a series of unsuccessful presidents.…
2023-05-27 Franklin Pierce: Ineffective
VOA Learning English presents America’s Presidents. Today we are talking about Franklin Pierce, the 14th president of the United States. He took office in 1853 at age 48. At that…
2023-05-20 Millard Fillmore: Forgotten
VOA Learning English presents America’s Presidents. Today we are talking about Millard Fillmore, the 13th president of the United States. Fillmore is also likely the least remembered president. He has…
2023-05-13 Zachary Taylor: Brief
VOA Learning English presents America’s Presidents. Today we are talking about Zachary Taylor, the 12th president. He took office in 1849. Taylor had some things in common with earlier presidents.…
2023-05-06 James K. Polk: Dark Horse
VOA Learning English presents America’s Presidents. James Knox Polk moved into the White House as the 11th president of the United States in 1845. Few had predicted that Polk would…
2023-04-29 John Tyler: Unexpected
VOA Learning English presents America’s Presidents. Today we are talking about a vice president. John Tyler was William Henry Harrison’s partner on the ticket in the 1840 election; he was…
2023-04-22 William Henry Harrison: Short-Lived
VOA Learning English presents America’s Presidents. Today we are talking about William Henry Harrison. Although he was elected in 1840, many Americans still remember his catchy campaign slogan: “Tippecanoe and…
2023-04-15 Martin Van Buren: OK
VOA Learning English presents America’s Presidents. Today we are talking about Martin Van Buren. He was sworn in as the eighth president of the United States in 1837. Van Buren…
2023-04-08 Andrew Jackson: Loved/Hated
VOA Learning English presents America’s Presidents. Andrew Jackson, the seventh president, was unlike the earlier U.S. presidents. His family was poor, he had little education, and he lived on what…
2023-04-01 John Quincy Adams: Independent
VOA Learning English presents America’s Presidents. Today we are talking about John Quincy Adams. Does his name sound familiar? John Quincy Adams, the sixth president, was the son of John…
2023-03-25 James Monroe: Likeable
VOA Learning English presents America’s Presidents. James Monroe easily won election in 1816. He had a relaxed, likeable personality and was popular with voters. In addition, many saw him as…
2023-03-18 James Madison: Scholar
VOA Learning English presents America’s Presidents. James Madison was elected in 1808. He was a capable president who served two terms. But most Americans do not remember Madison for his…
2023-03-11 Thomas Jefferson: Complex
VOA Learning English presents America’s Presidents. Today we are talking about Thomas Jefferson. Although he took office in 1801, he is still one of the country’s best-known and most popular…