George Washington II: The Forging of a Nation(1986)

series - first aired/released 1986-09-21 - audience 6.8

Beset by economic unrest, threatened from within by Indian nations and from without by overseas powers, the young country reeled in turmoil. But the gallant general who had commanded the Continental army in battle also agreed to guide the fledgling country - and his sure hand steadied the course.