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Who tried to sell George Washington a cannon?

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Glimpse inside one of the Washington Presidential Library’s newest acquisitions and learn about Washington’s leadership as both General and President. In this episode, Dr. Alexandra Montgomery explores Washington’s commitment to an educated and professional military and the fascinating story of one Scottish scientist's bid to sell his cannons to the United States. Listen to the Podcast Companion: https://youtu.be/svB-p0PkDy8 Learn more about the George Washington Podcast Network: https://www.georgewashingtonpodcast.com

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