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By His Side: The story of George Washington and his enslaved valet William Lee
- Author: Vários
- Narrator: Vários
- Publisher: Podcast
- Duration: 0:51:48
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Synopsis
In this lecture, recorded July 14, 2022, Jinny Berten will discuss the research behind her historical fiction novel By His Side, which considers the relationship between George Washington and William Lee, the last three days of Washington’s life, his changing views on slavery, and the concerns those enslaved at Mount Vernon had for Washington’s last will and testament.