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Worklife with Adam Grant
Worklife with Adam Grant

ReThinking: The George Washington story you haven’t heard with Ken Burns (Part 1)

Jan 6, 2026 · 36:12
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  • Ken Burns' new documentary on the American Revolution examines George Washington's nuanced and contradictory character
  • Origin stories shape collective identity; leaders are complicated figures whose flaws must be acknowledged
  • Compelling storytelling requires recognizing both strengths and weaknesses in historical heroes

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