Keyword George Washington

A made-for-TV dramatization of George Washington's perilous gamble of crossing the Delaware River and attacking the British forces at Trenton.

First feature-length documentary to explore in depth a mysterious woman’s influence on George Washington, his vision for America, and its independence – a vision that can deeply influence the nation’s need for healing and unity.

The extraordinary story of George Washington, the surveyor-turned-commander who fought for American independence and was unanimously elected the nation's first president.

Through the use of a Time Machine, Casper the Friendly Ghost gets transported back in time, In the stone-age, Casper frightens cave-men and women. Robert Fulton's steamboat makes a successful first trip when Casper's ghostly form frightens it into action. Casper assists Paul Revere on his famous ride when Revere's horse, frightened by Casper, ceases to balk and breaks into a gallop. George Washington, crossing the Delaware River, is sped up by Casper's appearance, and Casper becomes a hero by besting the British Redcoats.

The film is a historical account of George Washington's journey from a young surveyor to a pivotal leader in the American Revolutionary War. It covers his early military career, the French and Indian War, and his leadership in the Revolutionary War, including battles like Trenton, Princeton, and Yorktown. The film highlights Washington's struggle against British rule, his challenges during the harsh winter at Valley Forge, and his pivotal role in preventing a mutiny among his officers towards the war's end. It emphasizes Washington's integrity and his commitment to the principles of democracy, culminating in the establishment of the United States and the upholding of civilian control over the military.