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Birth in 2032 imposes a sense of urgency to determine exactly where he was born. The George Washington birthplace National Monument hosted this program. It is one hour and a half. Everyone andnoon welcome to George Washington birthplace National Monument. I am the chief of interpretations here at this park. Today, i am to introduce the guests speaker to the audience. Dr. Philip leavy is a professor of history at the university of south florida where he holds appointments in the department of anthropology and the college of global sustainability. He received his phd from the college of william ...

Coming up tonight, booktv in prime time features books about the founding fathers. First, the author of first entrepreneur. And then the life of john quinty adams. And then lous louisa. Next, Edward Lengel talks about his book on George Washington. It took place at the president s former home mount vernon. [inaudible conversations] good evening, everyone. Lovely to get a full crowd like this. My name is Doug Bradford and i am the founding director of the study of George Washington which is where you are in the ruben stein hall. You made it. It is very exciting to have these book talks, free bo...

Jim thompson discussing his new who is billy lee, George Washingtons mulatto man. Toward acquired, in his words, 1767. Atto man, in he was wellknown known to washingtons staff, including lafayette. Thompson presents an analysis of washingtons complex relationship with billy lee and discusses a deeper relationship between the two. Mr. Thompson is the author of a number of books on the arts and history, among them being the birth of virginias aristocracy and Thomas Jeffersons enlightenment. After his presentation, there will be a q a and mr. Thompson will be happy to sign copies of his book. Ple...

Youre watching American History tv. All weekend, every weekend, on cspan 3. Follow us on twitter for information on our schedule and to keep up with the latest history dues. History news. William lee, known as billy lee, was short washingtons personal slave. Washington granted billy lee land and freedom in his will. Next, author James Thompson discusses his theory explaining why washington may have taken this action. The daughters of the American Revolution hosted this onehour event. Today, we are pleased to have jim thompson discussing his new book, who is billy lee, George Washingtons mulatt...

Number of books on the arts and history, among them being the birth of virginias aristocracy and Thomas Jeffersons enlightenment. After his presentation, there will be a q a and mr. Thompson will be happy to sign copies of his book. Please take the opportunity to explore our library and museum with its new exhibition, remembering the american to 1890. N, 1776 period rooms31 detecting life in early america. All these resources are free and open to the public. Without further ado, please welcome jim thompson. [applause] jim thank you, mark, for the fine introduction, and thank you all for coming...