In 1841, there were three men in the White House: Martin Van Buren, who left office; William Henry Harrison, who died shortly after taking office; and John Tyler, who had been Harrison’s vice president. Some of the major political events of this time will sound quite familiar to contemporary Americans, such as a disputed election, a last-minute Supreme Court appointment, and a party divided between different leaders. In addition to the parallels between 1841 and contemporary American politics, Professor Bolt will discuss how a major political party, the Whigs, went from the dominant political party in America to a party that found itself on the road to extinction. Provided by Curiosity U. Run time: 42 minutes. Hosted by the CAST Senior Center, our Documentary Programs provide an endless variety of interesting subjects in a prerecorded, professional film format. They take us across the country and around the world, experiencing and learning about places and people which we wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity to experience. Our documentaries are entertaining, informative, and inspiring. They offer a unique and powerful form of storytelling that captures your attention and provoke thought and discussion. Scheduled every Tuesday afternoon, unless noted, at 1pm at the CAST Senior Center, our Documentary Programs are free and open to the public. There are no membership dues, and everyone is welcome to attend. Programming is provided by Curiosity U and other online providers. Check out our documentary program schedule every month and join us. We look forward to seeing you!