Today we will be at George Washington's @MountVernon discussing the most important person in our film, The American Revolution, and what we can learn from his leadership.
Here's a short clip about Washington the man. We don't have a country without him.
Hope you can watch the full series on PBS beginning Nov. 16.
#americanrevolutionpbs
The American Revolution is one of the most important events in human history. We went from being subjects to citizens, and set in motion democratic revolutions around the globe. It’s a great story – and hugely relevant to today. I hope you can watch. #AmericanRevolutionPBS
The Civil War ended 160 years ago on April 9, 1865, when General Robert E. Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia to Union General Ulysses S. Grant in the parlor of the McLean House at Appomattox Court House, Virginia (@AppomattoxNPS).
Just In: James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become an icon of stage and screen — eventually lending his commanding voice to CNN, “The Lion King” and Darth Vader — has died at 93. https://t.co/HIrW3YcygW
This Day in #WWII History: Men of the 16th Infantry Regiment, U.S. 1st Infantry Division wade ashore on Omaha Beach on the morning of June 6, 1944 (colorization by @marinamaral2).
#DDay#DDay80
General Dwight D. Eisenhower’s original "D-day Statement to Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force.”
The National Archives holds a multitude of records related to #DDay and its surrounding events.
https://t.co/Nn0ePCUyaz
#WWII#Normandy#Veterans
RIGHT NOW in 1975, the American radio station in Saigon begins broadcasting Bing Crosby's "White Christmas." The song is the pre-arranged signal for all U.S. personnel to assemble for the final evacuation of South Vietnam.