Multimedia Collection
George Washington: The Man Who Wouldn't Be King
VHS
60 minutes
E312 .G471 1992
He was bumbling, yet ambitious. He volunteered to serve his country, but insisted on being reimbursed for expenses. He was the most famous general of the Revolution, but a dismal tactician on the battlefield. His overall record was 3 wins, and 9 losses - but his retreats were brilliant.
George Washington has been sculpted, painted, emulated and deified for more than 200 years, but few Americans have any idea who he was. This program explores our first President's relationship with his troops and the revolutionary cause; with his slaves and his fellow founding fathers. It gives us an unconventional look at the man who insisted that America be a democracy.
Contact Us: (541) 737-2538,
