Abstract
Presented by Robert Watson*
This lecture was recorded as part of Fraunces Tavern Museum's Evening Lecture Series on Thursday, February 18, 2021. Lecture conducted over the web.
Despite America’s newly won independence, a bitter dispute over whether to have a capital and where to locate it almost tore the young nation apart. In this lecture, Watson discusses the pivotal role played by George Washington in the struggle over the placement of America’s capital.
*The views of the speakers are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Fraunces Tavern® Museum or Sons of the Revolution℠ in the State of New York, Inc.
| Original language | American English |
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| Place of Publication | New York, NY |
| Publisher | Fraunces Tavern Museum |
| Media of output | Online |
| State | Published - Feb 18 2021 |
| Event | George Washington’s Final Battle: The Epic Struggle to Build a Capital City and a Nation - Fraunces Tavern Museum, New York, United States Duration: Feb 18 2021 → Feb 18 2021 https://youtu.be/rksKwMEauuA?feature=shared |
Bibliographical note
NOTE: The reason for the discrepancy between the date and the date listed in the citation is due to fact that the event was held Feb. 18, 2021, but not posted to YouTube until March 11, 2021.Lecture conducted over the web.
Research output
- 1 Book
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George Washington's Final Battle: The Epic Struggle to Build a Capital City and a Nation
Watson, R. P., 2020, Washington, DC: Georgetown University Press. 388 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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