In March 1793, George Washington's second inauguration took place in Philadelphia. Just six months later, yellow fever devastated America's capital, claiming 5,000 lives. Discover how the Founding Fathers reacted and managed the crisis. Learn about the internal bleeding and madness caused by the disease, the flight of many leaders, and the courage of those who stayed to fight the plague. This episode offers an in-depth look at one of the most harrowing epidemics in US history.

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