A Great and Good Man: George Washington in the Eyes of His ContemporariesJohn P. Kaminski, Jill Adair McCaughan Madison House, 1989 - 244페이지 A Great and Good Man presents a lively collection of contemporary letters, poems, addresses, and newspaper reports that demonstrate the remarkable esteem in which Washington was held. Washington would become, after his death, a true symbol of the American republic. This selection of materials, many reprinted for the first time since the eighteenth century, shows that in his life Washington had already become the Father of his country and was acclaimed for his sense of honor, his heroism, and his wisdom. Dating from his farewell orders to the Continental Army in 1783 to his retirement from the executive office of the United States of America, the selections in this book illuminate the role that Washington played in the public imagination. His willing relinquishment of military authority in 1783 shocked the world, and set him on a path toward greater political glory as he presided over the Constitutional Convention and then became the first President of the country. Here we see Washington as he stood before and was addressed by the nation--praised by politicians, advised by foreigners, and lionized by citizens. In Washington's own letters and addresses we also glimpse the canny side of Washington, a man who was careful with his public image and was a shrewd gamesman in the political arena. By the time he took presidential office in 1789 few questioned his political acumen and national leaders were dependent on his leadership. The editors of A Great and Good Man have set the context for their carefully selected documents with insightful introductions; and their thorough index greatly enhances the accessibility of the material presented. |
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George Washington in the Eyes of His Contemporaries John P. Kaminski, Jill Adair McCaughan. GEORGE WASHINGTON Before attending the morning sessions of the Constitutional Con- vention on 3 , 6 , and 9 July 1787 , George Washington sat for ...
... Washington had renewed the people's faith in themselves and in their new government . George Washington left an important legacy for the American people . Largely through his efforts a new federal Constitution was drafted and ratified ...
George Washington in the Eyes of His Contemporaries John P. Kaminski, Jill Adair McCaughan. Called by the Voice of America CHARLES THOMSON TO GEORge WashingtoN , MOUNT VERNON , 14 APRIL 1789 The president of the Senate [ John Langdon ] ...