George Washington and the origins of the American presidency / edited by Mark J. Rozell, William D. Pederson, and Frank J. Williams

Published:: Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 2000.
Physical Description:: xv, 210 pages ; 24 cm
Additional Creators:: Rozell, Mark J., Pederson, William D., 1946-, and Williams, Frank J.

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George Washington and the origins of the American presidency / Mark J. Rozell -- George Washington : reluctant occupant, uncertain model for the presidency / Byron W. Daynes -- George Washington : the first modern president? A reply to Nichols / Thomas Engeman and Raymond Tatalovich -- Family imagery and revolutionary spirit : Washington's creative leadership / Elizabeth W. Marvick -- Washington, Hamilton, and the establishment of the dignified and efficient presidency / Malcolm L. Cross -- Power of making treaties : Washington, Madison, and the debate over the Jay Treaty / John W. Kuehl -- Father of our country as court-packer-in-chief : George Washington and the Supreme Court / Henry J. Abraham and Barbara A. Perry -- George Washington and the origins of executive privilege / Mark J. Rozell -- George Washington and the press / Carol Sue Humphrey -- Beginning a legend : George Washington in the Boston newspapers, 1754-1758 / Frank E. Dunkle -- George Washington : the origins of presidential-press relations / Graham G. Dodds.

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0275968677 (alk. paper)

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Endowment Note:

Paterno Libraries Endowment

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