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David O. Stewart on George Washington. Part One: His Early Career & Slavery
Aspects of History
English - February 26, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsHistory Arts Books Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
22nd February saw the anniversary of George Washington's birth, 290 years ago in 1732. I discuss with distinguished historian David O. Stewart his early career, familial relationships and the vexed issue of slavery. Washington owned slaves, and for the first part of his life was comfortable with it, but that view changed once he commanded African American troops during the War of Independence.
David O. Stewart Links:
George Washington: The Political Rise of America's Founding Father
Aspects of History Links:
Heart of Darkness: The Slave Ship Zong - Aspects of History
Mason & Dixon, by Thomas Pynchon