Washington and Modern Day America

Richard Brookhiser, senior editor for National Review, described George Washington as a man of charisma, a hero, a gentleman, a skeptic, and… read more

Richard Brookhiser, senior editor for National Review, described George Washington as a man of charisma, a hero, a gentleman, a skeptic, and a politician. He spoke about civility and its impact on Washington’s life. Mr. Brookhiser also compared the first President to modern politicians. Brookhiser is the author of Founding Father: Rediscovering George Washington. close

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Washington and Modern Day America

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Program ID:
121926-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Alexandria, Virginia, United States
First Aired:
Mar 19, 1999 | 10:03am EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Jun 01, 2009 | 5:46am EDT | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • Mar 19, 1999 | 10:03am EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Mar 20, 1999 | 12:46am EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Aug 10, 1999 | 1:42am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Nov 22, 1999 | 3:16pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Feb 21, 2000 | 1:24pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Feb 17, 2004 | 10:00pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Feb 18, 2004 | 6:30am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Feb 22, 2004 | 10:00am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Feb 22, 2004 | 6:30pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Oct 23, 2006 | 8:05pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Oct 23, 2006 | 11:04pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Oct 24, 2006 | 5:07am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • May 31, 2009 | 11:47am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • May 31, 2009 | 5:46pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • May 31, 2009 | 11:46pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jun 01, 2009 | 5:46am EDT | C-SPAN 3
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