I was not even gonna watch this because of Newt Gingrich and his wife who I find despicable but I overcome my initial reaction and watched it and found it Informative.
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I can't stomach Gingrich at at all...but
susanshaver21 February 2022
Parson Weems Comes To Television
russell-ga13 February 2022
Newt Gingrich's name is attached to this documentary, but I watched it anyway.
This documentary paints a glowing portrait of George Washington. This is a good thing. There is a need for documentaries like this, especially for young Americans. America desperately needs heroes and there are few finer than George Washington.
George Washington had flaws. He was a human being. George Washington owned slaves. This is also an important story that Americans should know. It's not told here and that's okay. Students should be taught about Washington and the other founders and slavery, but in high school.
America needs heroes.
This documentary paints a glowing portrait of George Washington. This is a good thing. There is a need for documentaries like this, especially for young Americans. America desperately needs heroes and there are few finer than George Washington.
George Washington had flaws. He was a human being. George Washington owned slaves. This is also an important story that Americans should know. It's not told here and that's okay. Students should be taught about Washington and the other founders and slavery, but in high school.
America needs heroes.
If there was no GW, there is no Republic
jlastra21 February 2021
I feel fortunate and blessed to be born in America.
I've had an opportunity to travel the globe and see other countries and observe their values and their cultures.
I've also been witness to those people there that have a curiosity about America and what makes it different.
I believe we can look to our founding Fathers and especially George Washington for the Genesis of that legacy
If we examine his actions, his deeds and his beliefs in the worthiness of the Cause, we can see what motivated this man and what gave him belief to pursue and act with the singleness of mind as a great Leader; a General and a great President.
I applaud Newt & Callista and their Foundation for bringing this message to the screen.
I'm a proud American, a History Major and a student of American history. I've seen many documentaries about our history. This by far, exceeds all others.
I particularly like the revelation about Billie Lee, his assistant, this I never knew.
In the telling of the story, it seems apparent that all the elements that created George Washington to become the man he was, were by design, those elements that created him to be the Leader that American needed at a great crossroads in our American History.
He is not to be forgotten!
I believe we can look to our founding Fathers and especially George Washington for the Genesis of that legacy
If we examine his actions, his deeds and his beliefs in the worthiness of the Cause, we can see what motivated this man and what gave him belief to pursue and act with the singleness of mind as a great Leader; a General and a great President.
I applaud Newt & Callista and their Foundation for bringing this message to the screen.
I'm a proud American, a History Major and a student of American history. I've seen many documentaries about our history. This by far, exceeds all others.
I particularly like the revelation about Billie Lee, his assistant, this I never knew.
In the telling of the story, it seems apparent that all the elements that created George Washington to become the man he was, were by design, those elements that created him to be the Leader that American needed at a great crossroads in our American History.
He is not to be forgotten!
This should be Mandatory viewing in every school in America!!!
simonic11 July 2018
It goes without saying that our educational system is a disaster and a disgrace. Political Correctness has our children focused on meaningless literature and foreign doctrine. THIS, is what should be taught and viewed in every school in America. We must never forget our history or we will lose what so many have bled and died for. Washington was and still is the pivotal figure in American history. Well done documentary with stylized re-enactments. Keeps the viewer engaged. It glosses over some of mans typical faults and may paint a rather sterilized view... But still a must see for any history buff or Patriotic American.
Wonderful glimpse into the life of most important founding fatger
tyliter11 May 2019
A very well put together documentary that highlights some of the most important moments of George Washington's life as well as the key periods of time that gave birth to our nation. I was very impressed with all the information provided & only held back from giving it 10 out of 10 stars because there were a few things I wish had been addressed that weren't.
A bit of a whitewash
hcharton-944-47576130 August 2018
GW is not just one of the greatest Americans, he is one of the most heroic humans in history.
That doesn't justify a whitewash that mentions not a single human fault. C'mon Newt, a true historian would do a much more thorough job.
"The Momentous Duty"
lavatch15 July 2018
Warning: Spoilers
This superb documentary offers a concise overview of the singular contributions of George Washington to American history.
While the primary focus of the program is on Washington's administrative and military leadership during the Revolutionary War, there is also good background on the early years of Washington serving in the British army, as well as Washington's terms in office as president.
The program makes the convincing point that Washington was America's "indispensable man," due to the selfless nature of his public service. A successful planter in Virginia, Washington always placed his country ahead of his personal goals and material gains.
Early in the war, Washington capitalizes the letter "c" in the word "cause" when writing letters. Even after the disaster at Kip's Bay, wherein Washington lost control of his forces in the lowest point of his life in the Battle of New York, he persevered.
With only 2,500 ragtag, shoeless soldiers, Washington turned the war around with his surprise attacks on Trenton and Princeton. The watch words of the moment were "Victory or Death" for the revolutionaries. The "Crossing" (December 25, 1776), which lasted nine hours in bitter winter weather, was the brainchild of Washington to move across the Delaware and into New Jersey for a surprise attack on the Hessians. The performance of Joseph Addison's "Cato" galvanized the soldiers.
Another turning point for Washington personally was to let go of his pride and the military fixation on New York to recognize the main chance for attacking Cornwallis at Yorktown. Cornwallis was duped, and the final battle of the war ended in victory for the Americans in 1781.
Washington also demonstrated his mettle in Newburgh, New York in t1783, when he delivered a moving speech that led his troops to decide not to mutiny against Congress. The speech may have saved the Republic. When he bade his farewell to his loyal recruits at Fraunces Tavern in New York, grown men were weeping. December 4, 1783 in the Long Room will remain etched in time as a moment for the ages.
Washington was front and center at the two most crucial moments in the founding of the American Republic: (1) the Declaration of Independence and (2) America's nationhood with the finalizing the Constitution. The program suggests that Washington was in a league of his own when compared to Hannibal, Napoleon, and other generals who would eventually be defeated. By contrast, Washington always had a vision of the bigger picture, and he knew the meaning of the word restraint. It was perhaps because of this that King George III recognized that "the greatest man in world" was George Washington.
While the primary focus of the program is on Washington's administrative and military leadership during the Revolutionary War, there is also good background on the early years of Washington serving in the British army, as well as Washington's terms in office as president.
The program makes the convincing point that Washington was America's "indispensable man," due to the selfless nature of his public service. A successful planter in Virginia, Washington always placed his country ahead of his personal goals and material gains.
Early in the war, Washington capitalizes the letter "c" in the word "cause" when writing letters. Even after the disaster at Kip's Bay, wherein Washington lost control of his forces in the lowest point of his life in the Battle of New York, he persevered.
With only 2,500 ragtag, shoeless soldiers, Washington turned the war around with his surprise attacks on Trenton and Princeton. The watch words of the moment were "Victory or Death" for the revolutionaries. The "Crossing" (December 25, 1776), which lasted nine hours in bitter winter weather, was the brainchild of Washington to move across the Delaware and into New Jersey for a surprise attack on the Hessians. The performance of Joseph Addison's "Cato" galvanized the soldiers.
Another turning point for Washington personally was to let go of his pride and the military fixation on New York to recognize the main chance for attacking Cornwallis at Yorktown. Cornwallis was duped, and the final battle of the war ended in victory for the Americans in 1781.
Washington also demonstrated his mettle in Newburgh, New York in t1783, when he delivered a moving speech that led his troops to decide not to mutiny against Congress. The speech may have saved the Republic. When he bade his farewell to his loyal recruits at Fraunces Tavern in New York, grown men were weeping. December 4, 1783 in the Long Room will remain etched in time as a moment for the ages.
Washington was front and center at the two most crucial moments in the founding of the American Republic: (1) the Declaration of Independence and (2) America's nationhood with the finalizing the Constitution. The program suggests that Washington was in a league of his own when compared to Hannibal, Napoleon, and other generals who would eventually be defeated. By contrast, Washington always had a vision of the bigger picture, and he knew the meaning of the word restraint. It was perhaps because of this that King George III recognized that "the greatest man in world" was George Washington.
A great history lesson...
maylingdoiron8 October 2018
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