SECRETS IN DEPTH: Faith and Freedom
Secrets of Washington's Archives
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Secrets of Washington's Archives
SECRETS IN DEPTH: Faith and Freedom
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In the aftermath of independence, the American branch of the Church of England faced an identity crisis. The head of the Anglican Church, after all, was the King of England. So what were the faithful Anglicans to do? Make their own American prayer book, of course.
In this full-length podcast episode, we explore a set of prayer books belonging to Martha Washington and her granddaughters. Classroom resource specialist Jennifer Snyder explains what this Washington family prayer book can reveal about the sweeping religious changes happening in the United States during the early Republic and George Washington’s own commitment to religious freedom.
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Secrets of Washington's Archives
15 / 20
1
7:09
What did George Washington write in his copy of the Constitution?
Secrets of Washington's Archives
4
6:33
What did Washington buy after the Constitutional Convention?
Secrets of Washington's Archives
13
5:27
How did George Washington help create the first American atlas?
Secrets of Washington's Archives