October 2018
The History of the American Presidency
The brand new United State of America in 1779 invented the first presidency in the world. Even during the Revolution against Britain, the founding fathers had not yet decided what to call their first leader, nor did they spell out his duties or his limits. We owe the system we have to George Washington, whose knowledge of ancient Rome?s republic shaped this new leadership role.
Washington selected "Mr. President" as his title, a modesty never seen in the world before. Th more...