I Am George Washington is the first segment of the 9th episode in Season 1 of Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum.
Synopsis[]
Yadina is excited when she's chosen to be the leader of her Nature Troop, thinking this a great first step toward becoming President one day. Only problem is, she isn't entirely sure how to be a good leader. To the Secret Museum! Our heroes are sent back in time to meet one of the greatest leaders in the history of the United States: George Washington. Yadina is awe struck as she gets to meet her country's very first president, who offers to take them on a fishing trip. As he leads them through the woods to the fishing hole, George is polite, helpful, and supportive, showing Yadina that a good leader takes care of their team.
Characters[]
- Xavier Riddle
- Yadina Riddle
- Brad Scott
- Dr. Zoom
- Berby
- George Washington
- Lawrence (George's brother)
Curriculum[]
A good leader takes care of their team.
Broadcast[]
I Am George Washington was released on the PBS Kids Video App on November 11, 2019, along with its sister episode, I Am Susan B. Anthony. Both episodes were released to YouTube that same day. Both episodes aired three days later on PBS stations on 9:00 AM EST, and on the 24/7 channel at 7:00 PM EST.
Trivia[]
- Yadina seems to have a crush on George Washington, as she blushes while talking to him several times, similar to how Brad Scott reacts to Catherine the Great
- The opening sequence of the episode references George Washington crossing the Delaware.
Goofs[]
- When Yadina makes an up face, and says "Amazing" in the intro, her tongue is missing.