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George Washington completes his eight-day journey from Mount Vernon to New York City for his inauguration.

The Revolution

A President and His Revolution

George Washington is called into service as the nation's first president.

The Road to the Presidency

The American victory at Yorktown; John Adams joins Benjamin Franklin in France to negotiate the Treaty of 1783.

Becoming a Nation

Washington faces two mutinies; the French send their fleet to America; Cornwallis moves his army to Yorktown.

The End Game

After the fall of Charleston, S.C., the Revolutionary War explodes into the Carolina backcountry.

A Hornet's Nest

Failing to defeat Washington, the British turn their attention southward; siege at Charleston, S.C.

The War Heads South

Gen. Benedict Arnold turns his back on his cause and country; Washington takes his war to the frontier.

Treason & Betrayal

Congress begins to question Washington's leadership; Washington rebuilds his reputation by holding back the British at the Battle of Monmouth.

Forging an Army

Benjamin Franklin tries to convince the French to join the fight against Britain; Philadelphia falls to the British; the Americans win a stunning victory at Saratoga and gain an ally in France.

Path to World War

Gen. Washington gambles on a brilliant yet dangerously daring stroke to save his army and America.

American Crisis

Dark and devastating struggles quickly challenge the 1776 independence of America.

Declaring Independence

Rebellion to Revolution

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