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Many presidents bought objects specifically because they evoked the grandeur of European monarchies. Thus, "regal" is an accurate way to describe said objets d'art.

@@PresidentialHP that is highly subjective and as said many times during the series, the Presidents were not interested in regal objects, they just want them to work and not look too worn. In fact they sold old ones and toss what they don't like. "Regal" is disrespectful to American sensibilities, particularly for a channel about Presidents, an institution that is designed to be an antithesis to a monarchy. "Presidential" or "dignified" would have been appropriate.

With all due respect, you are dead wrong. Presidents Monroe, Grant, and Arthur specifically bought objects that were made by royally-sponsored artisans such as Pierre Antoine Bellangé, Louis Moinet, and Paul Storr.

I can't edit it in post... what kind of comment/criticism is this?

Yes, the Iroquois Confederacy, also known as the Haudenosaunee, influenced the United States Constitution

Hate to Burst Americans patriotic bubble but yer constitution was not FORMED or WRITTEN by "FOUNDING FOREFATHERS" BEN FRANKLIN or THOMAS JEFFERSON it was written by the IROQUOIS CONFEDERACY....Ben just copied it from them

Hi. Thanks for commenting! The separation of powers was mostly taken from the Baron de Montesquieu's monumental work The Spirit of the Law. Though the Iroquois Constitution was influential, it took a backseat to the Enlightenment ideas that were absolutely the most important force in the creation of the Constitution. It was not copied from anything; its uniqueness as a groundbreaking synthesis of 2,500 years of philosophy has been proven time and time again. Also, no one claims Benjamin Franklin or Thomas Jefferson wrote the Constitution. Jefferson, with the aid of Adams and Franklin, wrote the Declaration of Independence. The Constitution was written during the Constitutional Convention of 1787, at which James Madison had a large influence.

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No, that's not true. The Eagle is associated with Rome and other powerful European empires, some of which served as models for our government. There are no Hindu references in the Seal.

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I'm not a fan of the Kennedy changes either. Thanks for watching! Please do subscribe and share the documentary on social media!

It was very funny. That's why I love that image. I wonder what the cabinetmaker would have said knowing that these ladies were treading mud all over the mahogany! Anyway, thanks so much for watching. Please like, subscribe, and share the link via social media!

Thanks, Kenneth. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

Truman could have gotten private donations as funding; Kennedy did that.

Hi John. The point of this documentary is to give as much detail as possible. There are multitudes of "reader's digest" White House documentaries; it was not my goal to create another -- quite the opposite. I wanted to create a film for those who wanted to know everything there is to know, and so far 200,000 people have tuned in for just that. I respect your opinion but I politely disagree with your assessment. Thanks for the comment!

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I am aware of the plinth, I just chose not to mention it in the video. That's why I introduced the panel as "the most notable" and not "the only" change to the desk" implying there had been others.

When did I mention Betsy Ross? Also, the Truman Library AND White House Historical Association agree with me regarding the reason why the eagle's head was turned towards the olive branches. I did a lot of research for this video, relying on official documents and not personal stories. Anecdotal accounts are nice but do not constitute decisive historical evidence, especially when contradicted by scholars and the Federal Government itself. Here is a link to the WHHA in case you are interested: www.whitehousehistory.org/a-brief-history-of-the-presidential-seal Furthermore, your assertion that the Army Institute of Heraldry is "where all military seals and symbols originate" is manifestly untrue. The Institute was founded in 1960 as a successor to the Heraldic Program Office, which was founded in 1919, well after the US had established a rich pantheon of symbols and seals for countless federal agencies and departments. The Presidential Seal itself predates the Institute and Heraldry Office, so your statement is de facto false and misleading.

When did I mention Betsy Ross? Also, the Truman Library AND White House Historical Association agree with me regarding the reason why the eagle's head was turned towards the olive branches. I did a lot of research for this video, relying on official documents and not personal stories. Anecdotal accounts are nice but do not constitute decisive historical evidence, especially when contradicted by scholars and the Federal Government itself. Here is a link to the WHHA in case you are interested: www.whitehousehistory.org/a-brief-history-of-the-presidential-seal Furthermore, your assertion that the Army Institute of Heraldry is "where all military seals and symbols originate" is manifestly untrue. The Institute was founded in 1960 as a successor to the Heraldic Program Office, which was founded in 1919, well after the US had established a rich pantheon of symbols and seals for countless federal agencies and departments. The Presidential Seal itself predates the Institute and Heraldry Office, so your statement is de facto false and misleading.

Hi! No, they don't represent anything individually except the thirteen colonies. There are thirteen arrows, olive leaves, and olives all representing the colonies. They collectively represent the powers of war and peace.

@@PresidentialHP There are also coincidentaly thirteen letters in E Pluribus Unum, thirteen red/white stripes on the shield, thirteen clouds, and thirteen stars.

@@thompersonal4621 I mentioned that in the video.

The tapestry furniture was terrible, I'll agree. Thanks for the comment! Please subscribe and share the link with friends!

TR was just the best, no?

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A question for the ages, my friend. Thanks for watching, though! Please share the link with your friends.

Thanks, Kenneth.

Hi! Thanks for the detailed comment. Here's my answer to your question: I believe that window is always covered because either it's partially blocked by the roof of the corridor to the East Wing or it's just bad to have backlighting during speeches. Either way, that chair story is first rate! Please share the video link with family and friends.

A professional actor wouldn't have known any of the information I imparted during the series....

@@PresidentialHP Give him a script.

@@saunders06516 That's not how these programs were designed to work. It's supposed to be informal. If people want to read dry accounts of White House history, there's plenty of material out there; these programs serve to open the door to those who do n't necessarily have the time or expertise to consult academic, boring sources like I did. A script would have ruined the flow.

@@Stacy-w5f Thanks!

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You are right about Catlin's image. Thanks for the high praise! It wouldn't be a real documentary without a few mistakes......... or that's at least what I keep telling myself. Be sure to share the link with friends and please subscribe!

Exactly right! The idea of lampshades only became amazingly popular among people who (A) were not interested in showing off and (B) came after the era in which electricity was the shiny, new trend.

You are correct. I misspoke in saying he actually expired in the Green Room. Thanks for the comment!

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I think They should do the history of religion

​@@PresidentialHPGenesis 31 In time he heard what the sons of Laʹban were saying: “Jacob has taken everything that belonged to our father, and from what belonged to our father, he has amassed all this wealth.”+ 2 W

@@VestalNumbre Who?

If you go to the 01:06:45 time stamp in Part III you will see and hear about the change the elimination of the staircase brought about. The staircase's move allowed the State Dining Room to be virtually doubled in size. Here is the link to Part III: th-cam.com/video/Xk_07inQlTg/w-d-xo.html Enjoy!

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Hello. I have researched her, and the medical and historical consensus is that she was mentally ill. Descriptions of her behavior have led historians to conclude she had something akin to severe depression and/or bipolar disorder. Do remember that her erratic behavior predated her husband's assassination and the death of Willie Lincoln. She spent wildly and repeatedly lobbied quite harshly for a lavish federal pension after her husband's death. By all accounts, both contemporary and speculative, she was not mentally fit. Also, "outlive" is one word, not two, Ms. Corrections. Let ye without sin cast the first stone .

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Every president that uses the desk ultimately becomes part of the history of the desk. This is an apolitical channel focused on history; if you wish to spread your political views, do so elsewhere or any future comments of yours will be held for review and permanently deleted before they ever become public. Do not force me to use this feature.

I actually wasn't eating or drinking the whole time! Thanks for the comment.

Ginormous is a word: www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ginormous#:~:text=adjective,pool%20and%20a%20pool%20table www.oed.com/dictionary/ginormous_adj?tab=factsheet#2908285 Take it up with Merriam-Webster AND the Oxford English Dictionary, punk.

I should have known you possess no authority on the English language when I saw that you omitted a comma from the sentence "Come on man." The correct phraseology dictates that it be written "Come on, man."