George Washington’s Final Battle: The Epic Struggle to Build a Capital City and a Nation
Channel: US National Archives
Date: 2021-02-16

George Washington is remembered for leading the Continental Army to victory, presiding over the Constitution, and forging a new nation, but few know the story of his involvement in the establishment of a capital city. In George Washington's Final Battle, Robert P. Watson brings this tale to life, telling how the country's first president tirelessly advocated for a capital on the shores of the Potomac. This little-known story of founding intrigue throws George Washington's political acumen into sharp relief and provides a historical lesson in leadership and consensus-building.  For Live Captioning, use:   https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=DCGWsFinalBattle15834