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.
Check out Mount Vernon’s free online resources about the Neutrality Crisis and Genet Affair. For a full bibliography of the episode, including primary sources and scholarship, check out our Episode 5 show notes. Media and Interactives:…
Check out Mount Vernon’s free online resources about the Whiskey Rebellion and Washington’s Pennsylvania Presidency. For a full bibliography of the episode, including primary sources and scholarship, check out our Episode 4 show notes. &…
Check out Mount Vernon’s free online resources about Washington’s Native American policy and the formation of the Cabinet. For a full bibliography of the episode, including primary sources and scholarship, check out our Episode 3 show no…