In 1796 , Washington called for a national university and even left money behind to fund it . The idea was that the government would provide funding so that people could study in America instead of Europe or other countries where they were not allowed to go because their ideas might be considered subversive ( i.e. France )
In 1796 , Washington called for a national university and even left money behind to fund it . Kevin Carey : We could build a 21st century version of a national university at no cost to taxpayers .