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Without his brilliance at espionage the Revolution could not have been won.

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How Baron von Steuben used a tough winter to make a solid army out of a collection of untrained volunteers

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An Ignoble Profession
The business of forging George Washington’s signature and correspondence to sell to unwitting buyers goes back 150 years.

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In his journey from surveyor to soldier to leader, our first president used cartography to get a feel for the young nation

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Archaeologists have finally pinpointed the Virginia house where our first president came of age

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Almost inseparable in wartime, the two generals split over a vital question: Should revolutionary ideals be imposed on others?

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It seemed as if everyone rejoiced at the election of our first chief executive except the man himself.

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Click on the link below to see a map of Mount Vernon.  Be sure to scroll down and look at the chart on the page.

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Washington’s Religion

George Washington’s religious beliefs have always intrigued Americans. Was he a devout Christian—or was he a deist? In a precursor to President’s Day, the National Constitution Center presents a program exploring the question of Washington’s religiosity with prominent scholars. Joining us will be Dr. Peter Lillback, author of George Washington’s Sacred Fire, Dr. Peter Henriques, author of Realistic Visionary, Jana Novak, co-author of Washington’s God, and moderator John DiIulio of the University of Pennsylvania.  This podcast is courtesy of The National Constitution Center.  Complete a Blog Log.  Comments?  Post one!

Washington as Leader

Journalist and historian Richard Brookhiser returns to the National Constitution Center for a timely conversation about America’s first president as the nation examines the major party candidates in an effort to assess who can best lead the country.  This podcast is courtesy of The National Constitution Center.  Complete a Blog Log.  Comments?  Post one!

His Excellency George Washington

Joseph Ellis and host Bryan Le Beau discuss the life of George Washington and offer new insights into what shaped the man behind the myth. Joseph Ellis is an award winning historian and author of His Excellency: George Washington.

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Washington’s Crossing by David Hackett Fischer

Most Americans know George Washington’s December 1776 crossing of the Delaware from the famous painting by Emmanuel Gottlieb Leutze, which depicts Washington standing bravely in a rowboat on stormy waters. David Hackett Fischer, author of Washington’s Crossing, looks beyond the famous painting to the events of that tumultuous month. One of Washington’s great strengths was his ability to lead men from different regions and walks of life. He was also known for his humane treatment of British prisoners — treatment that the British did not reciprocate with American prisoners. 

This podcast is courtesy of The Gilder Lehrman Institute.

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