Everyone knows George Washington as the great hero of the American Revolution and the first President of the U.S.A. But there's more to be learned about this towering figure of U.S. history. This video adaptation of Mike Venezia’s popular book holds viewers’ attention and makes history memorable with a lighthearted combination of education and entertainment: a perfect introduction to one of the most important figures of American history, and to the tempestuous times in which he lived.

Originally released by Getting to Know, 2007. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on November 14, 2019.