George Washington wrote that Anti-Federalist opposition to the Constitution might not ultimately be such a bad thing for the country.

Today, in celebration of Father's Day, we discuss how the man often called the father of our country, George Washington, established the principle that the military is subordinate to civilian government.

In this episode, host Kaci Patterson introduces 60-Second Civics, the Center for Civic Education's new daily podcast about civics and government. She discusses George Washington's influence in promoting political parties and the...

Examines how George Washington reconciled being a slaveholder with his leadership of a nation dedicated to freedom for all.

Today we discuss two influential Framers of the Constitution: James Madison and George Washington.

Today we learn the story behind the election of George Washington as the nation's first president.

Thomas Jefferson, Henry Knox, and Alexander Hamilton formed George Washington's first cabinet.

Today on the podcast: George Washington and the Constitutional Convention.

Today we discuss George Washington's role during the Constitutional Convention and the debates over ratification.

Examines Cincinnatus and Washington as examples of civic virtue.

Tom Richey video [14:45] for AP and U.S. history students covers foreign policy of George Washington including, the Neutrality Proclamation, Citizen Genet, Jay Treaty, and Pinckney's Treaty.

A quick overview of the unanimous electoral contest of 1788-1789 bringing George Washington into the presidency. [3:25]

Tom Richey video explains that the small victory at the Battle of Trenton coupled with the writings of Thomas Paine helped the Continental Army maintain hope and persevere to fight another day. [8:14]

A short documentary about George Washington's early life, and how it was interwoven with the early history of this country.

A short documentary about George Washington's Presidential career and adult life, and how these events were interwoven with the early history of this country.

A short documentary about George Washington's military career, and how it was interwoven with the early history of this country.

Podcasts of interviews with many artisans, historians, and tour guides at Colonial Williamsburg.

In this video, Second Continental Congress meets and George Washington is selected to lead the Continental Army. [4:12]

George Washington was a legendary president for more reasons than being the first person to lead our nation. This brief animated video is an excellent introduction to the presidency of Washington. A downloadable transcript is also...

In this video, journalist and best selling author Cokie Roberts and Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson discuss Martha Washington and her involvement in the founding of the United States of America. [5:24]

In this video, historian Joe Ellis and Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson continue the discussion of the Constitution and slavery and what compromise meant at the Constitutional Convention and George Washington's...

Jeffrey Rosen of the National Constitution Center in conversation with Walter Isaacson of the Aspen Institute about Article II of the Constitution. [6:49]

In this video, historian Joe Ellis and Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson discuss George Washington and his involvement in the founding of the United States of America. [4:29]

This video introduces the 'Founding Fathers'as brilliant but flawed human beings. [7:16]