Why Didn't George Washington Abolish Slavery?
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Why Didn't George Washington Abolish Slavery?
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After being elected the first president of the United States, why didn't George Washington abolish slavery? President of Mount Vernon Doug Bradburn talks about the circumstances that were born out the creation of the new United States Constitution that made it hard to abolish slavery.
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Slavery At Mount Vernon
22 / 56
10
1:07:58
Slavery: George Washington's "Only Unavoidable Subject of Regret"
Slavery At Mount Vernon
21
4:24
What Were the Living Conditions of the Enslaved People at Mount Vernon?
Slavery At Mount Vernon
32
1:52:49
Lives Bound Together Opening & Annual Slave Memorial Commemoration Ceremony
Slavery At Mount Vernon
35
18:12
Facebook Livecast: The Opening of our "Lives Bound Together" Exhibit
Slavery At Mount Vernon