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Learning English Podcast - February 13, 2025

2025/2/13
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VOA Learning English Podcast - VOA Learning English

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People
A
Andrew Smith
A
Apsara National Authority
B
Brian Lynn
F
Francis Bach
J
Jill Robbins
L
Long Ko Sal
M
Maxime Amblar
P
Pierre Maslow
Topics
Jill Robbins: 作为美国的第一任总统,我深感责任重大。我接受总统职位是出于我对国家的责任和义务。在任期间,我努力为未来的总统们奠定良好的基础,希望我的行为能够对他们有所启发和帮助。我小心谨慎地与国会建立良好的工作关系,以确保政府三个部门的权力分立。虽然我曾经拥有奴隶,但在我生命的后期,我开始反对奴隶制度,并在我的遗嘱中要求在我妻子去世后释放我的奴隶。我希望我的行动能为后人树立榜样,为国家的繁荣和发展做出贡献。

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Chapters
This chapter explores the life and presidency of George Washington, highlighting his crucial role in establishing the United States' government and his legacy as a slaveholder.
  • George Washington's presidency (1789-1797),
  • his role in the American Revolution,
  • establishing the cabinet and national currency,
  • his relationship with Congress,
  • his decision to retire after two terms,
  • and his stance on slavery.

Shownotes Transcript

On today’s podcast, hear about America’s first president, George Washington; researchers warn of the dangers of heat in Europe; learn important terms in artificial intelligence; people and monkeys face problems at a Cambodian landmark; then, childhood dreams on Lesson of the Day.