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May 13, 2018

1.32 – Samsons and Solomons

1.32 – Samsons and Solomons

Year(s) Discussed: 1795-1796

Though finally managing to resolve his personnel issues, Washington and his Cabinet find themselves faced with a host of new problems including a new round of debate over the Jay Treaty and political maneuverings by the Democratic-Republicans as the next presidential election draws ever closer.

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Season 1 01 - George Washington

Special thanks to Rene Bruzon, better known as Reen, of Reen’s Time Machine for providing the intro quote!

Audio editing by Andrew Pfannkuche

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