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George Washington completes his eight-day journey from Mount Vernon to New York City for his inauguration.

The Revolution

A President and His Revolution

George Washington is called into service as the nation's first president.

The Road to the Presidency

The American victory at Yorktown; John Adams joins Benjamin Franklin in France to negotiate the Treaty of 1783.

Becoming a Nation

Washington faces two mutinies; the French send their fleet to America; Cornwallis moves his army to Yorktown.

The End Game

After the fall of Charleston, S.C., the Revolutionary War explodes into the Carolina backcountry.

A Hornet's Nest

Failing to defeat Washington, the British turn their attention southward; siege at Charleston, S.C.

The War Heads South

Gen. Benedict Arnold turns his back on his cause and country; Washington takes his war to the frontier.

Treason & Betrayal

Congress begins to question Washington's leadership; Washington rebuilds his reputation by holding back the British at the Battle of Monmouth.

Forging an Army

Benjamin Franklin tries to convince the French to join the fight against Britain; Philadelphia falls to the British; the Americans win a stunning victory at Saratoga and gain an ally in France.

Path to World War

Gen. Washington gambles on a brilliant yet dangerously daring stroke to save his army and America.

American Crisis

Dark and devastating struggles quickly challenge the 1776 independence of America.

Declaring Independence

From ancient civilizations to modern battlegrounds, see our heroes in action as they brave the front lines.

Military Heroes

Rebellion to Revolution

The 14 years between the Boston Tea Part of 1773 to the ratification of the Constitution of 1787.

S1 E5 | Path to World War

E13 | A President and His Revolution

E12 | The Road to the Presidency

E11 | Becoming a Nation

E10 | The End Game

E9 | A Hornet's Nest

E8 | The War Heads South

E7 | Treason & Betrayal

E6 | Forging an Army

E5 | Path to World War

E4 | American Crisis

E3 | Declaring Independence

E2 | Rebellion to Revolution