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“”Mr. President””: George Washington and the Making of the Nation’s Highest Office

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Although the framers gave the president little authority, George Washington knew no matter what he did would set precedents for generations of future leaders. To make sure 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, “Mr. President” describes Washington’s presidency in a time of continual crisis, as riot and attacks by foreign enemies threatened to destroy this new nation. Repeatedly weighing preservation of the Union against preservation of individual liberties and states’ rights, Washington assumed more power with each and every crisis. In a series of brilliant but unconstitutional maneuvers he forced Congress to cede keep watch over of the four pillars of executive power: war, finance, foreign affairs, and law enforcement.

Drawing on rare documents and letters, Unger shows how Washington combined political cunning and sheer genius to grab ever-widening powers, impose law and order whilst ensuring individual freedom, and shape the place of job of President of the USA.
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