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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 This documentary mixes reenactments, interviews with historians, and historical documents to bring this tale to life.

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