At Mount Vernon in March 1789, retired General George Washington must decide whether to accept the Presidency of the United States or to retire gracefully from the national stage as promised.
The decisions he must make on this journey threaten the very futur.
He must overcome his political opponents and his increasing anguish at owning slaves on his journey toward honor and justice.
The Murder of one of his slaves and the efforts of his powerful adversaries stand in the way of his decision.
At Mount Vernon in March 1789, retired General George Washington must decide whether to accept the Presidency of the United States or to retire gracefully from the national stage as promised