The Whiskey Rebellion, lasting from 1791-1794, was a major domestic political crisis which culminated in George Washington leading federal troops to put it down, the only sitting president to ever lead troops in the field. This documentary mixes reenactments, interviews with historians, and historical documents to bring this tale to life.
The Whiskey Rebellion is a local public television program presented by WPSU
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The tale of the Whiskey Rebellion (1791-1794), the first major test of U.S. democracy. (26m 46s)
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The Whiskey Rebellion is a local public television program presented by WPSU