George Washington is a well-known political and military figure, but few know of the man behind the power. After the American Revolution, he wrote about wanting to retire to Mount Vernon, to be with Martha. Read the "My Dearest" letter on The Great Courses Daily HERE: http://ow.ly/WJPl30ilK9v and learn more about Washington and the other founders in "Founding Fathers" with Professor Guelzo. | The Great Courses

51K views · 137 reactions | Pulitzer-prize winning author Rick Atkinson's first book in his new Revolution Trilogy, 'The British Are Coming,' is now available for purchase! Atkinson recently visited Mount Vernon and shared his insight on General Washington in this video, the first of a 7-part video series. Subscribe to the series at youtube.com/mountvernon, and purchase his new book now at www.mountvernon.org/rickatkinson! | George Washington's Mount Vernon | Facebook