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Historian Peter Henriques talked about the relationship between George Washington and Alexander Hamilton. He discussed why their collaboration was an important factor in founding the nation,…

Peter Henriques talked about George Washington’s life in retirement, and his conflicting desires to live a private life and to be an active political player.

Historian Peter Henriques talked about George Washington’s relationship with General Benedict Arnold. Professor Henriques spoke about how Washington’s response to Arnold’s failed plan to del…

George Mason University history professor Peter Henriques talked about George Washington’s legacy and how Washington laid a foundation for the success of the United States.

Professor Emeritus Peter Henriques talked about George Washington’s slaves. He used Washington’s extensive records to give a glimpse into the lives and personalities of six individual slaves…

Mr. Lengel provides a fresh look at the legend of America’s first president and debunks several myths that are centuries old. He talked with fellow George Washington expert Peter Henriques.

Over 250 reenactors at Mount Vernon, including descendants of Washington and his slaves, recreated the funeral of George Washington the mark the 200th anniversary of his death. Several parti…

At Stratford Hall Plantation, birthplace of Robert E. Lee, a discussion was held on early life in revolutionary America, as part of the annual summer seminar for teachers. The teachers asked…

American history professors talked about the life of George Washington, the Virginia aristocracy, the American West, and the Revolutionary War. They outlined the reasons Washington became an…

Peter Henriques talked about his book Realistic Visionary: A Portrait of George Washington, published by the University of Virginia Press. The book is not a conventional biography but rather…