George Washington country

George Washington was born in the area shown in this film in 1732. Scenic and historical spots of central eastern United States included are Mt. Vernon, Philadelphia, Washington DC. and Colonial Williamsburg. George Washington became the first American hero through his character and deeds in this area during the Revolutionary War.

Credits

producer/director

Edmund Frost

production company

Frost Productions

United States Information Agency

Duration

00:22:38:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1975

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

31547

Language

English

Subject categories

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Philadelphia (Pa.)

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → United States - Description and travel

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - United States

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Educational films

History → Historic sites

History → History

History → United States - History

History → Washington, George, 1732-1799

People → Washington, George, 1732-1799

Places → Philadelphia (Pa.)

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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United States, 1975

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