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Washington and the Battle of Brandywine

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Professor Ed Lengel discusses General George Washington's strategic plans, actions, and challenges at the Battle of Brandywine, fought on September 11, 1777. mountvernon.org

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18th Century History

A Reflection of Washington's Presidency

Washington's Cabinet

Why Did Washington Want to Steer a Course Through Neutrality and How Did He Go About It?

The People Around Washington

George Washington's Mount Vernon: River Economics

The Inauguration

The Inaugural Speech

The First State of the Union Address

Who was Benedict Arnold?

In what ways was the Revolutionary War, a Civil War?

The Relationship between Benedict Arnold and George Washington

Did Benedict Arnold see himself as a traitor?

What does Washington learn from the beginning to the end of the War?

Who Was Tobias Lear?

Governer Morris' Role in Shaping the Presidency

The Relationship Between Washington Jefferson and Hamilton

The Social George Washington

The Annapolis Convention

Hot Air Ballooning in the 18th Century

The First Inauguration

George Washington and 18th Century Ballooning

Washington and the Presidency

Washington and the Battle of Brandywine

Washington and Slavery

The Constitution and Executive Power

Inside George Washington's Harpsichord

Hush Every Breeze Performed On George Washington's Reproduction Harpsichord

Women Of The Revolutionary War: Camp Followers

Nelly Custis' ORIGINAL Handmade Music Books

Did Women Impersonate Soldiers In The Revolutionary War?

Martha Washington’s 1759 Arrival At Mount Vernon

George Washington's Innovative Invention: The 16-Sided Barn

Mount Vernon by Candlelight: A Christmas Tour

Washington and the Battle of Brandywine

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