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"George Washington: First Entrepreneur," by Professor Edward G. Lengel.
The 2016 James Madison lecture was given to James Madison Fellows by Professor Edward G. Lengel, professor of history at the University of Virginia. Professor Lengel speaks about his new book, First Entrepreneur: How George Washington Built His--and the Nation's--Prosperity. Professor Lengel is the editor-in-chief of The Papers of George Washington documentary editing project. This talk was given on the campus of Georgetown University on July 8, 2016.
American History Videos are sponsored by the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation. These videos are offered to help teachers, students and the general public learn more about America's founding and the Constitution of the United States. www.jamesmadison.gov.
0:00 Intro
13:35 George marries Martha
21:34 Commander and Chief
"George Washington: First Entrepreneur," by Professor Edward G. Lengel.
The 2016 James Madison lecture was given to James Madison Fellows by Professor Edward G. Lengel, professor of history at the University of Virginia. Professor Lengel speaks about his new book, First Entrepreneur: How George Washington Built His--and the Nation's--Prosperity. Professor Lengel is the editor-in-chief of The Papers of George Washington documentary editing project. This talk was given on the campus of Georgetown University on July 8, 2016.
American History Videos are sponsored by the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation. These videos are offered to help teachers, students and the general public learn more about America's founding and the Constitution of the United States. www.jamesmadison.gov.
0:00 Intro
13:35 George marries Martha
21:34 Commander and Chief
