Leadership and Legacy: Conversations at the George Washington Presidential Library
George Washington's Mount Vernon
New from the Washington Presidential Library, Leadership and Legacy invites prominent leaders and historians to reflect on their growth, challenges, and innovative approaches that made them the leaders that they are today, as well as how these questions can be informed by the past — in particular the lessons and legacy of George Washington.
Episodes
Mentioned books
May 30, 2019 • 29min
109. Birthing a Nation
In this episode Associate Curator Jessie MacLeod sits down with Library research fellow Sara Collini to discuss her latest findings on the topic titled Birthing a Nation Enslaved Women and Midwifery in Early America 1750-1820. For more information check out our website www.mountvernonorg.org/podcast
May 23, 2019 • 29min
108. Valley Forge
In this episode, Dr Joe Stoltz sits down with Tom Clavin to discuss his new book entitled Valley Forge. For more information check out our website www.mountvernon.org/podcast
May 16, 2019 • 1h 22min
107. The British Are Coming
Rick Atkinson, bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize winner, discusses volume one of his Revolution Trilogy, which covers the years 1775 through 1777. He reflects on his journey as a writer, the influence of the Washington Post, and the challenges of creating a compelling narrative. Atkinson explores the causes and motivations of the American Revolution, the character of Charles Lee, and the challenges faced by the British in supplying their forces. He also emphasizes the value of history in teaching leadership qualities and patriotism.
May 9, 2019 • 30min
106. In the Hurricane's Eye
In this episode, Dr Kevin C. Butterfield sits down with world renowned author and 2016 George Washington Prize winner Nathaniel Philbrick to discuss his latest book, In the Hurricanes Eye The Genius of George Washington and the Victory at Yorktown. For more information check out our website www.mountvernon.org/podcast
May 2, 2019 • 27min
105. Buried Lives
In this episode, Dr Kevin C. Butterfield sits down with Carla McClafferty author of the book, Buried Lives The Enslaved People of George Washington's Mount Vernon. For more information check out our website www.mountvernon.org/podcast.
Apr 25, 2019 • 25min
104. The Proof of the Pudding will be in the Eating
In this episode Dr Kevin C. Butterfield, sits down with Library research fellow and world-renowned chef Justin Cherry to discuss his research topic, "The Impact of George Washingtons Mount Vernon in 18th Century Foodways." For more information, check out our website at www.mountvernon.org/podcast.
Apr 18, 2019 • 33min
103. Albert Gallatin, the Early Republic, and the Atlantic World
In this episode, Dr. Kevin C. Butterfield sits down with Dr. Sean P. Harvey, Library research fellow and associate professor of history at Seton Hall University, to discuss his research topic tilted, Albert Gallatin, the Early Republic, and the Atlantic World. For more information check out our website at www.mountvernon.org/podcast.
Apr 11, 2019 • 31min
102. Young Benjamin Franklin
In this episode, Dr. Kevin C. Butterfield sits down with Nick Bunker, author and 2015 George Washington Prize winner, to discuss his new book, Young Benjamin Franklin: The Birth of Ingenuity. For more information check out our website at www.mountvernon.org/podcast.
Apr 4, 2019 • 33min
101. Constitution Making In Early America
In this episode, Dr. Kevin C. Butterfield sits down with research fellow Dr. James Hrdlicka to discuss his latest findings on the origins and development of American democratic constitutionalism. For more information check out our website at www.mountvernon.org/podcast.
Mar 28, 2019 • 35min
100. Remember The Ladies!
In this episode, Dr. Kevin C. Butterfield sits down with Dr. Woody Holton to discuss the 10th anniversary of his Bancroft Prize winning book, Abigail Adams. For more information check out our website at www.mountvernon.org/podcast.
