How to Take Over the World
President George Washington (Part 3)
May 20, 2024
George Washington, the first President of the United States, reflects on his transformative leadership journey and the profound challenges he faced after the Revolutionary War. He discusses the delicate balance between state and national government, underscoring the issues that led to the Constitutional Convention. Washington also shares insights into his political dilemma and the political tensions of his presidency, including the rift between Hamilton and Jefferson, setting the stage for America’s first political parties.
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- Washington balanced agrarian and industrial interests in governance.
- Shays' Rebellion highlighted the need for a strong central government.
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George Washington Reshaping His Estate and Struggling with Celebrity
After the Revolutionary War, George Washington returns to his farm, Mount Vernon, which is in ruins. He grapples with the burdens of being a celebrity as people constantly visit him due to an attitude of equality. Despite trying to dissuade visitors by avoiding signage and location obscurity, his estate remains unprofitable. Furthermore, Washington transitions from farming to minor industrial projects, leading to a divide between agricultural and industrial interests in the United States.
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