Forget the Alamo: The Rise and Fall of An American Myth
This week on The Exchange, as we commemorate Independence Day, we take a fresh look at some familiar stories in American history. We talk with the author of a new book about the rise of President George Washington. David O. Stewart says the first president, despite being a privileged white man in 18th century society, worked hard and used his ability to overcome the elements and forge alliances with political opponents. He also wrestled with the problem of slavery, and how to set free the enslaved people on his plantations.
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