Is there an American myth of 1776?
About this episode
The episode discusses the potential exaggeration of George Washington's persona posthumously and its implications for American political identity.
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Was the persona of George Washington exaggerated after his death so that Americans could rally around this figure politically? The answer couldn’t be more clear. It’s a timely conversation given the 250th celebration underway throughout the country, coupled with the Socialist takeover of Democrat politics...
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