What do counterfeiting scandals, the Coinage Act, and George Washington’s tricky dance with the French Revolution have in common? They’re all shaping up to be the juiciest parts of this episode! Kyle and Eric dig into the early chaos of America’s currency crisis—when counterfeiters were thriving and the Coinage Act swooped in to save the day. But that’s just the beginning.

As the French Revolution exploded across the Atlantic, Washington was stuck between a guillotine and a hard place. Should America back its French allies or stay out of the fray? His decision not to support the French revolutionists redefined America’s foreign policy forever and solidified the U.S.-British relationship—though not without drama.

• How a counterfeiting epidemic led to the creation of the Coinage Act.

• Why Washington, once an aspiring British general, became the ultimate revolutionary.

• The surprising connection between the French and American Revolutions.

• Washington’s choice to dodge international conflicts and its long-term impact.

• The evolving U.S.-British dynamic post-presidency.

• How Washington’s decisions laid the groundwork for a rule-based world order.

With plenty of insights and eye-opening history, Kyle and Eric prove there’s more to Washington than just wooden teeth and cherry trees. Hit play and let’s make history fun again!

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