Remembering General George Washington
“The Saviour of Our Country: Remembering Gen. George Washington” was a presentation of “New Thinking on the American Revolution.” It was part of the Bernard and Irene Schwartz Distinguished Speakers Series “Old Wars, New Threats,” a series of Saturday programs presented at the New-York Historical Society in collaboration with the Foreign Policy Research Institute.
Edward Lengel talked about at General George Washington as a military commander, offering insights into his strengths and weaknesses. “The Saviour of Our Country:… read more
Edward Lengel talked about at General George Washington as a military commander, offering insights into his strengths and weaknesses.
“The Saviour of Our Country: Remembering Gen. George Washington” was a presentation of “New Thinking on the American Revolution.” It was part of the Bernard and Irene Schwartz Distinguished Speakers Series “Old Wars, New Threats,” a series of Saturday programs presented at the New-York Historical Society in collaboration with the Foreign Policy Research Institute. close
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