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Other Figures in history that ought to get the 'John Adams Treatment'

posted 16 years ago by Writerchamp13
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There are so many, but I truly believe there should be a miniseries, such as in the style of John Adams, made about Boss Tweed.

Boss Tweed encompassed a dramatic portion of American History during the civil war and reconstruction era. Also, Tweed and his connection with Tammany Hall is a major part of history, detailing political corruption at its worst.

Also the supporting list of characters would detail a large portion of history that is commonly forgotten by most. These would be people like:

Samuel Tilden
Thomas Nast
Oakley Hall
Peter Sweeney
Richard Connolly
Horatio Seymour
George Jones
Jimmy O'Brien

Who else do you think deserves the "John Adams Treatment" and why? I am curious to see what others think.

[–] pe81171 16 years ago

I like the idea of Boss Tweed. Always been fascinated by him.

I wish someone would do a miniseries on Andrew Jackson. Really could have a great story of early American history and could show a factually accurate and moving depiction of the Battle of New Orleans. I really think a modern day depiction of the famous Battle of New Orleans should be done. A miniseries on Jackson could detail that plus have the Creek War, his duels, his controversial marriage to Rachel Jackson, his invasion of Florida, and his presidency all rolled into one. That would be quite a story and really show a different and fascinating side of America.

Frank: Just a man.
Harmonica: An ancient race.

[–] manny535 16 years ago

Indeed there are so many, but I have always enjoyed the presidential aspect of American History. There are some books that I think (and hope) should have 'John Adams Treatment':

Benjamin Franklin: An American Life by Walter Isaacson
http://www.amazon.com/Benjamin-Franklin-American-Walter-Isaacson/dp/06 84807610/ref=ed_oe_h

Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow
http://www.amazon.com/Alexander-Hamilton-Ron-Chernow/dp/1594200092/ref =ed_oe_h

American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House
by Jon Meacham
http://www.amazon.com/American-Lion-Andrew-Jackson-Notable/dp/08129734 61/ref=pd_sim_b_1

T.R.: The Last Romantic by H. W. Brands
http://www.amazon.com/T-r-Life-H-W-Brands/dp/0465069584/ref=ed_oe_h

The Defining Moment: FDR's Hundred Days and the Triumph of Hope by Jonathan Alter
http://www.amazon.com/Defining-Moment-FDRs-Hundred-Triumph/dp/07432460 12/ref=pd_bxgy_b_text_b/177-1536911-9548754

No Ordinary Time: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt: The Home Front in World War II by Doris Kearns Goodwin
http://www.amazon.com/No-Ordinary-Time-Franklin-Roosevelt/dp/068480448 4

Eisenhower: Soldier and President by Stephen E. Ambrose
http://www.amazon.com/Eisenhower-Soldier-President-Renowned-One/dp/067 1747584/ref=pd_cp_b_1

Grace and Power: The Private World of the Kennedy White House by Sally Bedell Smith
http://www.amazon.com/Grace-Power-Private-World-Kennedy/dp/0375504494/ ref=ed_oe_h

Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream by Doris Kearns Goodwin
http://www.amazon.com/Lyndon-Johnson-American-Kearns-Goodwin/dp/031206 0270/ref=cm_lmf_tit_15_rdssss0

Ronald Reagan, Pope John Paul II, and Margaret Thatcher
The President, the Pope, and the Prime Minister: Three Who Changed the World by John O'Sullivan
http://www.amazon.com/President-Pope-Prime-Minister-Changed/dp/1596980 168/ref=ed_oe_h

For Love of Politics: Bill and Hillary Clinton: The White House Years by Sally Bedell Smith
http://www.amazon.com/Love-Politics-Hillary-Clinton-White/dp/140006324 8/ref=pd_sim_b_1

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[–] joestone99uk 16 years ago

Dubya - how one texas cowboy took on the world.

[–] shaikhymx 15 years ago

that story got made in a movie; "W" and quite well!! got the "Oliver Stone" treatment......lol!

[–] dab6 15 years ago

Madison, an important President whom most people know nothing about.

[–] pe81171 15 years ago

Douglas MacArthur. Much more could be done on MacArthur than was depicted in the Gregory Peck film. There could be so much American history (especially military) depicted it would be staggering in scope. From the American west of the 1880s to the 1960s. Also the controversial Bonus Army marches could be shown and the bad actions MacArthur and our government took in handling that situation. Also his actions in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War and his firing by President Truman to his final speech at West Point in 1962. His story could be a 10 to 12 part HBO series and would be epic if done correctly.

Frank: Just a man.
Harmonica: An ancient race.

[–] Briggie 13 years ago

Hear hear!

I would also like to see someone do a movie/series on Monroe and Polk. Another two presidents who where very important, and yet nobody knows anything about.

[–] amicialways 15 years ago

EDWARD RUTLEDGE!!!!!!!! :D <3
John Hancock
Charles Sumner---haha! :D

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[–] ajc10 15 years ago

I'd like to see one on George McClellan. He was the top general in the Union Army and had all the resources to win the war, but he didn't. Then he challenged Lincoln for the presidency and lost. There's surely hours of drama to be culled from that, right?

"You can't fake sincerity...you've got to make it up on the spot." -Denny Crane

[–] bookmarkm 15 years ago

Robert E. Lee

[–] ames0826 15 years ago

How about a dual treatment of Grant and Lee? Pick them both up at the beginning of the war (Lee as a respected colonel, Grant working at the leather-goods store) and follow their parallel careers all the way up to their final meeting? Maybe with Viggo Mortenson as Grant and Jeremy Irons as Lee.
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm3118240768/nm0000460

[–] jwiles1 14 years ago

Would love to see this. So many Americans have heard the names, but know so little about the men.

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[–] superman04028 15 years ago

Being a Texan I would love to see a miniseries made about Sam Houston, the father of Texas.

[–] TheLordofTheHarvest 15 years ago

Either Jackson or Madison would be great, but also any of the Presidents would be great to see done like Adams was.

[–] BlackiesDad 12 years ago

Superman04028, I came here to make the very same suggestion - Sam Houston! I am glad that I am not alone. "The Raven" was quite an interesting man.