Rick Atkinson: Compare Washington and Eisenhower
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39In this video, Rick Atkinson explore the similarities and differences between General George Washington and General Dwight Eisenhower - two Americans asked to lead their armies in times of military crisis and two men who later became presidents of the United States. This video is part of a longer interview with Pulitzer-prize winning author Rick Atkinson. Mr. Atkinson is currently working on a new series on the Revolutionary War. The full interview can be found here: vimeo.com/152299782
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