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-- Multimedia classroom :c2005., A & E Television Networks Call No: DVD Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Hour 1 begins with a look at two of the many crises faced by George Washington during his term as America's first president. At a time when any conflict had the potential to dissolve the fragile union, Washington surrounded himself with brilliant men who were bound by their undying devotion to America, but who were often bitterly divided about how best to serve their common cause. Hour 2 explores the ideological conflict that existed between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton and highlights Washington's farewell address.
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By History Channel Mudd, Roger, 1928- Herrmann, Edward Coyote, Peter Woods, James, 1947- Dennehy, Brian York, Michael Lowe, Rob Holbrook, Hal Peltier, Melissa Jo Peterson, Bonnie Milio, Jim Hufnail, Mark McPherson, Kelly Ellis, Joseph J History Channel (Television network) MPH Entertainment, Inc. (Firm)c2002., History Channel Call No: DVD 973 HISTORY Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "As the Revolutionary War drew to a close and the United States became a separate nation, George Washington was elected president of the United States. This program details how Washington, Adams, Burr, Madison, Jefferson, Hamilton and Franklin - men with different political beliefs - grappled with the task of building a democracy" - from container.
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c2002., History Education Call No: DVD 973 HISTORY Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Volume two begins with the race to succeed George Washington as president, a race that cost John Adams and Thomas Jefferson their friendship. Adams assumed an impossible job, following Washington as president and also made several ill-advised decisions. Jefferson learned from Adams' errors and enjoyed success before badly bungling his second term. The program concludes with the story of the Hamilton-Burr duel and a look at the eventual reconciliation between Adams and Jefferson.