The Return of George Washington: 1783–1789
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Overview
George Washington was a Revolutionary War hero: Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army who led the colonies to independence, then resigned his military commission in 1783. Five years later he became the first President of the United States. Drawing from his book “The Return of George Washington: 1783–1789,” Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and Mount Vernon scholar Edward J. Larson examines the crucial years between George Washington’s resignation as commander of the Continental Army and his election as the first U.S. president. During this fascinating conversation, Professor Larson explains how Washington shaped the young nation even while living as a private citizen.