The fourteen men who led America before George Washington
In short: Before George Washington took office in 1789, the United States operated under a different set of rules. This video explores the era of the fourteen Congressional Presidents who held the highest office during the thirteen years following independence.
Between the Declaration of Independence and 1789, the structure of American leadership was vastly different. This episode examines the contributions of the fourteen individuals who served as Congressional Presidents during this formative period, ensuring their roles in early American history are not overlooked.
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