48. George Washington, Black Northwest Pioneer

Among the many who traveled west along the Oregon Trail, two were remarkable African-American men who not only pioneered notions of racial equality, but who were even more, the pioneers of a Christian ethic and character in the face of discrimination and prejudice. The two men, George Washington Bush, and George Washington, both left an indelible imprint on the developing story of the Pacific Northwest, and both put in place deeply rooted values that served as a towering example of Christian grace, generosity, and courage, for which their legacy continues to echo into the modern age. This clip tells the story of the latter of these great men.