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July 1, 2024

The Farewell Address

Learn more about Washington's Farewell Address, Presidential Precedents, and legacy with these free resources from Mount Vernon. For a full bibliography, check out our Episode 8 show notes.  Media and Interactives The Presidency George Washi…

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June 17, 2024

The Enslaved Community at Mount Vernon

Check out Mount Vernon’s free online resources about Ona Judge, Hercules Posey, and the Enslaved Community at Mount Vernon. For a full bibliography of the episode, including primary sources and scholarship, check out our Episode 7 show notes. …

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June 3, 2024

The Jay Treaty and Presidential Diplomacy

Check out Mount Vernon’s free online resources about the Jay Treaty, foreign diplomacy, and Washington's interaction with the press. For a full bibliography of the episode, including primary sources and scholarship, check out our Episode 6 sho…

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May 6, 2024

The Neutrality Crisis

Check out Mount Vernon’s free online resources about the Neutrality Crisis and Genet Affair. For a full bibliography of the episode, including primary sources and scholarship, check out our Episode 5 show notes.   Media and Interactives:…

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April 15, 2024

The Whiskey Rebellion

Check out Mount Vernon’s free online resources about the Whiskey Rebellion and Washington’s Pennsylvania Presidency. For a full bibliography of the episode, including primary sources and scholarship, check out our Episode 4 show notes. &…

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April 8, 2024

Washington's Native American Policy

Check out Mount Vernon’s free online resources about Washington’s Native American policy and the formation of the Cabinet. For a full bibliography of the episode, including primary sources and scholarship, check out our Episode 3 show no…

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March 25, 2024

Washington's First Year as President

Looking to learn more about the Inauguration, State of the Union Address, or Washington’s First Year as President? Below, you can find a list of free online resources ideal for students, teachers, and history buffs of all ages. For a full bibl…

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March 11, 2024

Washington and the Constitutional Convention

Looking to learn more about the Constitutional Convention and the first Presidential Election? Below are a list of free online resources ideal for students, teachers, and history buffs of all ages. For a full bibliography of the episode, including p…

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