George Washington Part 8

Description

This film tells of George Washington's family, education, work as a surveyor, military experience in the French and Indian War, marriage, prosperity as a planter, and rise to political and social eminence. The film also covers Washington's appointment as commander of the Continental Army; his service in the Revolutionary War; his election as Constitutional Convention president; his two terms as U.S. president; and his last days, spent at Mount Vernon, VA. The film was produced by the Handel Film Corporation (Hollywood, CA) and is part of the "Americana" series.

Collection

Records of the U.S. Information Agency

Series

Moving Images Relating to U.S. Domestic and International Activities