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At this point, the film moved to a time after the Revolution. Due to the war, the colonies were bankrupt and soldiers unpaid. In the background, some American veterans could be heard calling for an end to democracy and for George Washington to be crowned king. Washington then spoke, saying that he believes in the democracy that he fought for. After hearing his words, the unrest amongst the solders was quelled.

Following Washington’s speech, the scene changed to the Constitutional Convention, where the Founding Fathers agreed that Washington should be the country’s first President. Washington once again spoke, showing the audience some of his trepidation: