How to Take Over the World

The Making of George Washington


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George Washington is one of the most celebrated and beloved leaders of all time. What was it about Washington that made him such an effective leader? On this episode, we explore the making of George Washington: How he rose from relatively mundane origins to become the head of the American revolution.

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Sources:

Washington: A Life by Ron Chernow

George Washington: The Forge of Experience by James Thomas Flexner

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Writing, research, and production by Ben Wilson

Research assistance by Camille Doom

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