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EPISODE · Aug 21, 2026 · 26 MIN

ROTM | George Washington: The Farmer Who Became President

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What do we really know about George Washington beyond the general and the first President of the United States? In this episode, we sit down with Douglas Dickerson, a George Washington impressionist, to talk about Washington’s journey from Virginia farmer to general and eventually our nation’s first president. Douglas gives us a peak into Washington’s passion for farming, why he was so highly respected, and the leadership lessons we can still learn from him today.

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