10 Forgotten U.S. Presidents & The Tragedies That Erased Them

For the next two hours, settle in and fall asleep to the quiet, forgotten history of the American presidency. This is the two-hour story of the leaders who were too awkward, too tragic, or simply too unlucky to earn a spot in the history books. American history focuses on the heroes, but sometimes the presidency destroys the person who holds it. We explore the ten most forgotten U.S. presidents, revealing the personal catastrophes, political weaknesses, and historical crises that intersected to erase their legacies. We cover the broken father who memorized 3,000 words while his world fell apart, the accidental leader whose grandson is still alive, the poker player who died before his scandals broke, and the president who banned alcohol and answered the first White House telephone. Get comfortable, adjust your pillow, and drift off to sleep while absorbing real, non-sensational history. History can be relaxing. 🔔 If you enjoy long, gentle, and quiet U.S. history content designed for sleep and relaxation, please consider subscribing. SOURCES: Wikipedia — List of Presidents of the United States: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of... Wikipedia — Historical Rankings of Presidents of the United States: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Histori... Wikipedia — List of Presidents of the United States by Previous Experience: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of... Smithsonian Magazine — Recollecting the Presidents: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/histor...