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Inventing the PresidencyAuthor: George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
When George Washington was first elected in 1789, he became more than just the first president of the United States--he became the first president of any nation in the world. In this new podcast from the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon, we'll explore George Washington as both President and precedent. From the very origins of the US presidency at Constitutional Convention to Washingtons final warnings in his Farewell Address, we will break down how one man shaped the Presidencyand the many times that it could have all fallen apart. Language: en Genres: History Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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NOW AVAILABLE: Leadership and Legacy: Conversations at the George Washington Library
Monday, 21 October, 2024
New from the Washington Presidential Library, Leadership and Legacy invites prominent leaders and historians to reflect on their growth, challenges, and innovative approaches that made them the leaders that they are today, as well as how these questions can be informed by the past — in particular the lessons and legacy of George Washington.Learn more at www.georgewashingtonpodcast.com.