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American Experience•Season 5•Episode 5

George Washington: The Man Who Wouldn't Be King

6.6/10 · 58 votesNov 18, 199255 min

Ranked #10 of 12 in Season 5•−0.8 vs season avg

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He was bumbling, yet ambitious. He volunteered to serve his country, but insisted on being reimbursed for expenses. He was the most famous general of the Revolution but a dismal tactician on the battlefield. Greedy and selfish, service to the colonies would profoundly change him.

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The Donner Party

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George Washington: The Man Who Wouldn't Be King

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Last Stand at Little Big Horn

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Episode Summary

"George Washington: The Man Who Wouldn't Be King" is episode 5 of American Experience season 5. It scored 6.6/10 from 58 votes, ranking #10 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.4). It aired on November 18, 1992.

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