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Oct. 1, 2017

1.18 – Pestilence

1.18 – Pestilence

Year(s) Discussed: 1786-1793

Washington, his household, and his administration struggle to deal with an epidemic of yellow fever as it makes its way through the city of Philadelphia, indiscriminately infecting people from all walks of life including a resident at the President’s House. In addition to the loss of life, the epidemic brings up questions about how best to utilize medical knowledge to the public good, the role of the press, the relationship of individuals to their environment, and the ability and role of the government in a crisis management situation.

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Season 1 01 - George Washington

Audio editing for this episode done by Andrew Pfannkuche.

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