The Precedent Setting President: George Washington
Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast
04/24/21
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This week I wrap up the Washington focused episodes by diving into the first presidency of the United States.
While the election of George Washington was hardly a surprise, his interpretation of what it meant to be president left an undeniable mark on the institution. There is so much to cover about the man and the myth, so I focused this episode on some of the incredible firsts he achieved and traditions he started as our first president.
As always for show notes and episode requests, hit up www.civicsandcoffee.com!
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Listen in as I talk about her life, what prompted her escape and how she managed to seek a life of freedom, despite the odds.
As always, show notes can be found on the website www.civicsandcoffee.com
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He asked that I do a show all about the history of the death penalty in the U.S. And boy is it a dark - and gruesome - affair.
Tune in as I talk about the various methods, how it has evolved and what the Supreme Court has had to say about the matter.
For show notes and source material, please see www.civicsandcoffee.com
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