George Bush: Washington's Pioneer

True tales from the most interesting place on earth.

Season 3 Episode 6 | 5m 15s | CC

George Bush, a free black man, settled what is now known as Tumwater in 1850. He was a respected community leader, and his family became part of Washington's most important institutions.

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