George Washington Prize

Source: Washington College
4-25-17

Nathaniel Philbrick wins the $50,000 2017 George Washington Prize

It’s for Valiant Ambition, his story about the complex relationship between George Washington and Benedict Arnold.

Source: Press Release (Washington College)
2-16-17

Seven Books Named as Finalists for the 2017 $50,000 George Washington Prize

Authors include: Jane Kamensky, Annette Gordon-Reed, Peter S. Onuf, Michael J. Klarman, Alan Taylor, TH Breen, Mark Edward Lender, Garry Wheeler Stone, and Nathaniel Philbrick.

Source: The Grateful American Foundation TM
6-23-16 (accessed)

In an interview Flora Fraser recounts the 3 lessons she hopes readers learn from her book about George and Martha Washington

"I was intrigued by the journey into radicalism on which this loyal British couple subsequently embarked."