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George Washington at 22 - Richard Norton Smith

Washington, DC
Thursday, November 24, 2011

Presidential Historian Richard Norton Smith reflects on George Washington at the age of 22 and how his parents, peers and early military experiences helped shape his personality.

This lecture is the first of a three part series taking a closer look at the evolution of President Washington’s character throughout his life.

Updated: Monday, November 28, 2011 at 10:18am (ET)

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