George Washington: Man of Peace    NEW!

George Washington was our nation's greatest military leader, the man who won the Revolutionary War and secured independence. As a combat veteran dating from his experiences in the French and Indian War, he also understood the costs and sacrifices of warfare. As president, he drew on his deep understanding of warfare to secure our nation's future by securing peace.

Award-winning historian and educator Edward G. Lengel, Ph.D., former director of the Washington Papers Project at the University of Virginia, brings Washington's story to life. Author of fourteen books, including General George Washington: A Military Life, Lengel is a National Humanities Medal co-recipient, two-time Army Historical Foundation award winner, and frequent media commentator. His expertise offers a vivid portrait of Washington as both soldier and statesman. Lengel will be presenting remotely.