

President George Washington
4 snips Aug 3, 2023
In this episode, Patrick Spero joins to explore George Washington's time as the first President. Covering topics like his ascent to the presidency, the development of the new capital, the Proclamation of Neutrality, and the Whisky Rebellion, it provides the ultimate introduction to Washington's presidential journey. It also discusses his complex relationship with slavery, his neutral stance on the French Revolution, and how his perception evolved from a god-like figure to a flawed human.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
George Washington: The First President and His Challenges
02:15 • 15min
The Exciting Prospect of a Constitutional Convention and Sponsor Ads
17:08 • 2min
President George Washington's Complex Relationship with Slavery
19:07 • 4min
Washington's Neutrality
22:55 • 15min
Redefining the Humanity of George Washington
38:03 • 2min
George Washington's Iconic Status and the Promotion of History Hit Podcast App
39:46 • 2min