The Will of the People
History
One of the most bitter presidential campaigns in U.S. history is part of a surprising lesson for a 21st-century student. Thomas Jefferson explains how negative campaigning, partisan politics, and contested elections have been part of our political system since the earliest days of the republic.
- Runtime
- 58m
- Released
- 2008
Details
Release year: 2008
Storyline
One of the most bitter presidential campaigns in U.S. history is part of a surprising lesson for a 21st-century student. Thomas Jefferson explains how negative campaigning, partisan politics, and contested elections have been part of our political system since the earliest days of the republic.
Top credits
Directors
Writers
Cast
See all 6 credits →- Bill Barker — Thomas Jefferson
- Kevin Flanagan — John Corey
- Jack Stuart — Adam
- Lucie Vinciguerra — Mrs. Weatherby