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Having led his Continental Army to victory over the British, many expected General George Washington to follow the model of European monarchs and dictators by declaring himself the ruler of a new nation: the United States. Instead, he cemented his place as a different kind of leader, a genuine public servant, and true revolutionary. (Runtime 2:43)

This video was supported by a generous grant from Americana Corner and the American Battlefield Protection Program.