Presidents

"The Many Faces of George Washington: Remaking a Presidential Icon"

Carla Killough McClafferty

About the Program

BookTV attends an author event for Carla Killough McClafferty while touring Little Rock, Arkansas as part of our series that examines the literary landscapes of several Southeastern cities.  Ms. McClafferty recounts a group of historians and scientists from George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate, who in 2005, set out to better understand what George Washington looked like at different moments in his life. 

About the Authors

Carla Killough McClafferty

Carla Killough McClafferty is the author of numerous non-fiction titles for young adults, including Something Out of Nothing: Marie Curie and Radium.  For more information, visit carlamcclafferty.com.


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"The Many Faces of George Washington: Remaking a Presidential Icon"

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Past Airings

  • Sunday, April 1st at 11:15pm (ET)
  • Saturday, March 31st at 9:15pm (ET)
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