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Intellectual George Washington

George Washington University’s Denver Brunsman talked about George Washington as an intellectual. George Washington’s lack of a university e… read more

George Washington University’s Denver Brunsman talked about George Washington as an intellectual. George Washington’s lack of a university education bothered him his entire life. His peers John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, while respecting Washington’s character, were at times critical of his lack of a formal education. Professor Brunsman pointed out that Washington was a enthusiastic reader on a variety of topics, teaching himself through his own research and effort. Washington also pushed his step-children and grandchildren to pursue higher learning. This class took place at the National Library for the Study of George Washington at Mount Vernon. close

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Intellectual George Washington

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Program ID:
315109-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Mount Vernon, Virginia, United States
First Aired:
Nov 02, 2013 | 8:01pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
Dec 31, 2013 | 3:01am EST | C-SPAN 3

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  • Nov 02, 2013 | 8:01pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Nov 03, 2013 | 12:01am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Nov 03, 2013 | 1:01pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Dec 30, 2013 | 12:59pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Dec 30, 2013 | 5:01pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Dec 30, 2013 | 8:03pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Dec 30, 2013 | 11:32pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Dec 31, 2013 | 3:01am EST | C-SPAN 3
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