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 Washington’s final warnings in his Farewell Address, we will break down how one man shaped the Presidency—and the many times that it could have all fallen apart.
Here are some great episodes to start with. Or, check out episodes by topic.
Learn more about Washington's Farewell Address, Presidential Precedents, and legacy with these free resources from Mount Vernon. For a full bibliography, check out our Episode 8 show notes. Media and Interactives The Presidency George Washi…
Check out Mount Vernon’s free online resources about Ona Judge, Hercules Posey, and the Enslaved Community at Mount Vernon. For a full bibliography of the episode, including primary sources and scholarship, check out our Episode 7 show notes. …
Check out Mount Vernon’s free online resources about the Jay Treaty, foreign diplomacy, and Washington's interaction with the press. For a full bibliography of the episode, including primary sources and scholarship, check out our Episode 6 sho…