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George Washington and the Dignity of the Presidency

by David Tollen | Jun 29, 2017 | The Early Modern Age, The Recent Modern Age

George Washington infused the American presidency with his personal dignity and restraint. That may seem a hazy contribution, but it has shaped our nation. “President” was a new title for a head of state in 1789, and no well-known republic had ever created...
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