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Through travel and research, historian Richard Lim discovered something most Americans don't know: people around the world are still huge fans of George Washington. Why?
In this episode, Richard explains why Washington's decision to step down from power at the dawn of the republic still reverberates around the world. He shares historical insight about the American Revolution and other parts of American history, and argues that Washington's vision for the USA can offer hope and encouragement for a cynical generation.
More Resources:
https://www.richardmlim.com/
https://www.thisamericanpresident.com/
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Through travel and research, historian Richard Lim discovered something most Americans don't know: people around the world are still huge fans of George Washington. Why?
In this episode, Richard explains why Washington's decision to step down from power at the dawn of the republic still reverberates around the world. He shares historical insight about the American Revolution and other parts of American history, and argues that Washington's vision for the USA can offer hope and encouragement for a cynical generation.
More Resources:
https://www.richardmlim.com/
https://www.thisamericanpresident.com/

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