After eight years of holding office, George Washington stepped down from the presidency. Embittered by partisan criticism and eager to return to his farm, Washington assumed a role for which there was no precedent at a time when the kings across the ocean often yielded their crowns only upon losing their heads. Horn discusses the astonishing true story of George Washington’s forgotten last years—the personalities, plotting, and private torment that unraveled America’s first post-presidency.

This lecture will take place via Zoom. Registration ends at 5:30pm on the day of the lecture.

This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.