Hosted by Senator Bill Bradley, this program tells the remarkable story of George Washington's life through historical prints and engravings from the Willard-Budd Collection at Mount Vernon. The illustrations dramatically capture the highlights of Washington's career, including his early years as a surveyor of the western frontier.
Thrilling Revolutionary War scenes come to life The crucial victories at Trenton and Princeton, the desperate winter at Valley Forge, and the climactic triumph at Yorktown. Viewers come to understand the formidable challenges Washington faced as president, and why he enjoyed his final years of retirement at Mount Vernon.
Released 4/05DVD BONUS FEATURES:
• George Washington quiz
• Mount Vernon picture gallery
• Washington s Birthday Celebration video
• Saving Mount Vernon video
• Mount Vernon Overview video
DVD CHAPTERS:
1 Introduction
2 Childhood
3 Career as Surveyor
4 Mount Vernon
5 Declaration of Independence
6 Valley Forge
7 Yorktown
8 Constitution
9 Inauguration
10 Conclusion
