Ep# 132 The Indispensable Man: George Washington

06/10/2025 26 min Episodio 132
Ep# 132 The Indispensable Man: George Washington

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In this powerful episode of the Professor Liberty Podcast, Mr. Palumbo explores why George Washington was, as historian James Thomas Flexner called him, “The Indispensable Man” in the American Revolution and the founding of the United States. With a mix of humor, reverence, and historical insight, the episode traces Washington’s critical role from his reluctant acceptance of military leadership in 1775, through the brutal years of the Revolutionary War, to his unprecedented decision to surrender power after victory. Mr. Palumbo highlights how Washington’s leadership was defined not by tactical brilliance, but by unwavering character, humility, and a deep commitment to republican values.

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