We talk with Dr. David Head about his book, "A Crisis of Peace: George Washington, the Newburgh Conspiracy, and the Fate of the American Revolution." Much like today, Revolutionary America was awash in conspiracy theories. As the War came to an end, fears of a coup rose as soldiers upset over their lack of pay seemed to be on the verge of taking drastic action. Head describes how Washington's masterful political skills calmed tensions and helped avoid a disastrous rift between the rank-and-file and top officers. Head has his own perspective on whether there actually WAS a conspiracy, but he also explains how leaders of today must address misinformation in the age of social media. George Washington, he says, would be a good role model!
David Head is available on Twitter at twitter.com/davidheadphd
His website is davidheadhistory.com
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