Overview

This essay collection is a retrospective analysis of the Washington administration's importance to the understanding of the modern presidency. Contemporary presidential scholarship gives little attention to the enormous impact that Washington's actions had on establishing the presidency. Most contemporary literature starts with 1933 and, although FDR's impact on the development of the modern institution of the presidency is undeniable, Washington's actions in office also established standards for practices that continue to this day. This analysis of the Washington presidency begins with an examination of Washington's leadership and its relevance to the modern presidency. The second group of essays looks at different aspects of presidential powers and the precedents established by the Washington administration. The third section examines Washington's press coverage, looking at the origins of Washington's image and the various myths in the press as well as the president's difficult relations with his contemporary press. A thoughtful and important corrective that will be of interest to scholars, students, and researchers involved with the American presidency and its history.

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Author:   William D. Pederson ,  Mark J. Rozell ,  Frank J. Williams
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Praeger Publishers Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.503kg
ISBN:  

9780275968670

ISBN 10:   0275968677
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   30 July 2000
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Undergraduate ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Introduction: Washington and the Origins of the Presidency by Mark J. Rozell Washington's Leadership and Legacy George Washington: Reluctant Occupant, Uncertain Model for the Presidency by Byron Daynes George Washington: The First Modern President? A Reply to Nichols by Thomas Engeman and Raymond Tatalovich Family Imagery and Revolutionary Spirit: Washington's Creative Leadership by Elizabeth W. Marvick Presidential Powers and the Washington Administration Washington, Hamilton, and the Establishment of the Dignified and Efficient Presidency by Malcolm L. Cross The Power of Making Treaties: Washington, Madison and the Debate Over the Jay Treaty by John W. Kuehl The Father of Our Country as Court-Packer-in-Chief: George Washington and the Supreme Court by Henry J. Abraham and Barbara A. Perry George Washington and the Origins of Executive Privilege by Mark J. Rozell George Washington and the Press George Washington and the Press by Carol S. Humphrey Beginning a Legend: George Washington and the Boston Newspapers, 1754-1758 by Frank Dunkle George Washington: The Origins of Presidential-Press Relations by Graham G. Dodds Index

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Author Information

MARK J. ROZELL is Associate Professor of Politics at The Catholic University of America./e He is the author of eight earlier books on American politics. WILLIAM D. PEDERSON is Professor of Political Science at Louisiana State University./e He is the editor of numerous books on the presidency. FRANK J. WILLIAMS is Superior Court Judge in Rhode Island and the editor of several books on the presidency./e He is former president of the Abraham Lincoln Association.

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