Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library

"Mr. President", George Washington and the making of the nation's highest office, Harlow Giles Unger

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-262) and index

contains biographical information

illustrations

index present

non fiction

"Mr. President"

bibliography

849740945

Harlow Giles Unger

George Washington and the making of the nation's highest office

"Although the framers gave the president little authority, George Washington knew whatever he did would set precedents for generations of future leaders. To ensure their ability to defend the nation, he simply ignored the Constitution when he thought it necessary. In a revealing new look at the birth of American government, [this book] describes Washington's presidency in a time of continual crisis, as rebellion and attacks by foreign enemies threatened to destroy this new nation"--, Provided by publisher

A mutiny over bounties -- A coup d¿etat in Philadelphia -- His Highness, the President -- "Do you advise and consent?" -- The shell game -- Alive with wrath -- Tar and taxes -- The French plot -- "The President was much inflamed" -- "Venomous reptiles on our shores" -- The madman and the Indians -- The final pillar -- Farewell from a friend -- First in the hearts of His countrymen