Where To Stream Great American Railroad Journeys Season 1 Episode 13
Georgetown to Mount Vernon
- Aired February 17, 2016
- 30 Min
- Rated 8.0
- Number 5 Of 7 Rated Episodes
Armed with his 1879 edition of Appleton's General Guide to the United States, Michael Portillo continues his American railroad journey. On this leg, Michael soaks up some old-school jazz in Washington's U Street neighbourhood, where the big band jazz king Duke Ellington was born and began his career. He also grabs a bite at Ben's Chili Bowl, the legendary diner chosen by President Obama for a snack before his inauguration. He follows his guidebook to the United States Naval Observatory, the...