60-Second Presidents: George Washington
As far as presidents go, none set more precedents than George Washington. Students explore his leadership of the Continental Army and his commitment to founding a strong nation. Part of the "60-Second Presidents" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 1 minutes 15 seconds
- Topic: Biographies, History
- Subtopic: Biography, U.S. History (General), Washington, George
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Release Year: 2017
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Learning Media
- Series: 60-Second Presidents
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