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Mr President George Washington and the Making of the Nation's Highest Office
Author: Harlow Giles Unger
Although the framers gave the president little authority, Washington knew whatever he did would set precedents for generations of his successors. To ensure their ability to defend the nation, he simply ignored the Constitution when he thought it necessary and reshaped the presidency into what James Madison called a monarchical presidency. M...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780306819612
ISBN-10: 0306819619
Publication Date: 10/29/2013
Pages: 288
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Publisher: Da Capo Press
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio CD
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