How George Washington navigated the chaos of a new nation
In short: In April 1789, George Washington assumed the presidency facing a fragmented landscape of debt, territorial disputes, and international tension.
The video explores the immense challenges faced by the first American president as the Constitution was implemented for the first time. Washington had to manage massive national debt, unorganized territories, and conflicts with Native Americans, all while navigating complex relations with Britain and France and rising domestic political divisions.
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