George Washington's Old Northwest Indian War, 1786-1795

Native American nations, allied with Great Britain, and the United States were at war. England and the United States were close to war themselves. Washington's presidency was shaken. This program describes the causes, major events, and results of the war; and the impacts upon both Washington and the United States. Also described are  how corruption in Washington's administration contributed to United States military defeat; and the roles played during the war by Maryland's James Wilkinson.