Tune in as I sit down with historian John Garrison Marks to discuss his upcoming book Thy Will Be Done: George Washington's Legacy of Slavery and the Fight for American Memory. We explore the complex legacy of George Washington's relationship with slavery and how Washington has been used as a symbol in contemporary debates about race and justice, as well as the myth-making surrounding his legacy. This conversation also touches on the evolution of the interpretations of Washington's legacy in education and public history and is of particular importance as the nation prepares for the 250th anniversary. 

To learn more about Dr. Marks, visit his website at johngmarks.com

And be sure to pre-order his book so you can dive in as soon as it is available on April 7th! You can do so through my affiliate link on bookshop.org here. 

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