On this episode of Our American Stories, he helped fight for America’s freedom, then shaped the city that would represent it. Pierre Charles L’Enfant designed Washington, D.C. with intention: circles, lines, and avenues that all meant something. But what began as a grand commission ended in conflict. L’Enfant’s refusal to give up control led to his removal. The plan moved on without him, and for years, so did history.

Constituting America's award-winning student historian, Wyatt Hensley, shares the story of a designer with a vision too strong for his time, and how it still lives on in the streets of the capital.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, he helped fight for America&rsquo;s freedom, then shaped the city that would represent it. Pierre Charles L&rsquo;Enfant designed Washington, D.C. with intention: circles, lines, and avenues that all meant something. But what began as a grand commission ended in conflict. L&rsquo;Enfant&rsquo;s refusal to give up control led to his removal. The plan moved on without him, and for years, so did history. <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fconstitutingamerica.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CUraelBlackshear%40iheartmedia.com%7C2d0d71994d1d44ec333708defee04987%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639228436472093911%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=B6UizJAOU9oY0tfl1QMZdS2EmmLtOwZmgCX3iIRIYnY%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">Constituting America's</a>&nbsp;award-winning student historian, Wyatt Hensley, shares the story of a designer with a vision too strong for his time, and how it still lives on in the streets of the capital.
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Our American Stories

Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories tells stories that aren&rsquo;t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we&rsquo;ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

The Visionary Who Designed Washington D.C. and Was Fired Before He Finished

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