America's First Spymaster
6:28 – Published July 22, 2013
Learn about George Washington's role in setting up a network of spies operating in British-held New York during the American Revolution. This video was produced by the History Channel for Mount Vernon. Learn more at www.mountvernon.org/spy.
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