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The article reports that historian H. W. Brands discusses four presidential stages, from George Washington to Franklin Roosevelt, at the 40th annual Endowed Costa Lecture of the Ohio University History Department on November 30, 2017. Topics discussed include the precedents established by Washington that define the presidency, the public relations mastered by Roosevelt during his presidency, and the presidency of Donald Trump.

The article explores the four stages of presidency in the U.S. which involved George Washington, Andrew Jackson, Teddy Roosevelt and Franklin Roosevelt. It mentions the presidency of Franklin Roosevelt from 1932 to 1945 which brought American presidency to world leadership establishing its role as a global advocate for democracy and superpower. It also discusses the administrative policies of the currently serving president Donald Trump.

Considers the effect of frequent governmental investigations in the United States on the morale of Americans.