WUCF America250
The Plot to Assassinate George Washington | A Revolutionary Moment
Special | 1m
A secret plot against George Washington threatened the fight for independence.
In 1776, a secret conspiracy to assassinate George Washington was uncovered as the American colonies fought for independence. The plot involved Washington's own bodyguard, Thomas Hickey, and other loyalists. Its discovery helped protect the future of the new nation and highlighted the threats facing the Revolution from within.
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WUCF America250 is a local public television program presented by WUCF
WUCF’s America250 initiative is supported in part by the Ginsburg Family Foundation.
WUCF America250
The Plot to Assassinate George Washington | A Revolutionary Moment
Special | 1m
In 1776, a secret conspiracy to assassinate George Washington was uncovered as the American colonies fought for independence. The plot involved Washington's own bodyguard, Thomas Hickey, and other loyalists. Its discovery helped protect the future of the new nation and highlighted the threats facing the Revolution from within.
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WUCF America250 is a local public television program presented by WUCF
WUCF’s America250 initiative is supported in part by the Ginsburg Family Foundation.