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The Rise of America's Founding Father
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In his new book, George Washington: The Political Rise of America’s Founding Father, David Stewart explores how Washington rose from an early failed military career to the central founder of the United States of America. In this conversation, Mr. Stewart will explore the political education of George Washington and the critical lessons of leadership that enabled his success.
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