DVD
George Washington : the man who wouldn't be king
Languages
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Performers
Narrator, William Martin.
Publication Information
[Boston] : WGBH Educational Foundation : PBS Distribution, [2011]
Physical Description
1 videodisc (ca. 60 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Audience
Not rated.
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Summary
George Washington was a social climber, land-hungry Virginia surveyor, and military officer who often blamed others for his own errors. He gradually built a reputation as a gentleman by educating himself in the classics and sciences, entering politics, and marrying one of the wealthiest women in Virginia. The battle of Trenton changed everything with a victory both for America and Washington himself. His skill and bravery transformed Washington into the very symbol of the Revolutionary War.
Notes
Title from container.
Originally broadcast on PBS as an episode of American experience in 1992.