George Washington
Dan Snow's History Hit
History Hit
4.7 • 13.7K Ratings
🗓️ 1 April 2024
⏱️ 44 minutes
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Summary
As Commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, George Washington was a central feature of the American Revolutionary War. He was also the first President of the nascent United States, and his ethics permeated the nation's constitution.
Dan is joined by Craig Bruce Smith, Associate Professor of History at the National Defense University specialising in the American Revolutionary era. Craig tells us all about the life, leadership and ethics of George Washington.
Produced by James Hickmann and edited by Dougal Patmore.
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