Movies and TvShows featuring "mount-vernon" theme.

Judge Hardy takes a business trip to Washington, DC, where Andy promptly falls for the French ambassador's daughter.

Patrick Henry's rousing speech before the Virginia legislature argues for colonial independence.

George Washington II: The Forging of a Nation is a movie set in the 1790s that explores the presidency of George Washington and the challenges he faced in forging a new nation. The film delves into the political landscape of the time, highlighting key figures like James Madison, James Monroe, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Alexander Hamilton. It also delves into important events such as the Whiskey Rebellion and the establishment of the presidential cabinet. With a focus on American history, politics, and diplomacy, the movie paints a vivid picture of the early years of the United States.

This Passing Parade entry looks at several historical "truths" that just aren't so: Steve Brodie never jumped off the Brooklyn Bridge; Mrs. O'Leary's cow did not start the great Chicago fire; Nero didn't fiddle while Rome burned; and Lady Godiva never rode naked through the streets of Coventry.

Historical sites in Virginia are visited.

A look at the lives and relationships of the men who helped shape the United States, including their personal struggles and political divisions.