
Beset by economic unrest, threatened from within by Indian nations and from without by overseas powers, the young country reeled in turmoil. But the gallant general who had commanded the Continental army in battle also agreed to guide the fledgling country - and his sure hand steadied the course.
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Air Date: 1986-09-21
Nearly 5 years have passed since George Washington surrendered as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army in 1793....
Air Date: 1986-09-22
Deeply hurt by farmers rebelling against an unpopular whiskey tax and delicate diplomacy with England and France, Was...