Made in 1932 in honor of the 200th anniversary of George Washington’s birth, this silent film is one of a series that chronicles the life and times of the great general and president. The film was released by Eastman Classroom Films and shown in schools around the United States. Some scenes from the film were apparently created specifically for this film, others such as Washington crossing the Delaware River were drawn from feature films made in that era.

In this episode “Winning Independence”, General Washington is shown reviewing troops around Boston, and leading his men to victory at the Battle of Yorktown.

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